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Minimising the use of restrictive practices

17 January 2022
Fact sheet,

This provider fact sheet explains their responsibilities regarding the management of new consumers who require restrictive practices or have started them before entering the service.

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22 December 2021
Guides,

This guidance provides information for providers on the problem solving model supports the key elements of an effective incident management system.

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29 October 2021
Guides,
Poster,

The Commission has developed a package of resources to help consumers understand the new restrictive practices requirements.

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On this page you will find information for consumers and their representatives about how the use of restrictive practices is monitored and regulated in resid

22 September 2021
Fact sheet,

This fact sheet provides information for residential aged care providers on behaviour support plans for each consumer who requires it, as part of their care.

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31 August 2021
Webinar,

We hosted a webinar on 23 August 2021 which covered the behaviour support planning requirements under the restrictive practices legislation.

Restrictive practices - behaviour support planning webinar 23 August 2021

This page contains a wide range of resources for consumers so they can better understand the new laws and guidelines that are now in place to help eliminate

23 August 2021
Fact sheet,

This fact sheet covers the frequently asked questions about consent in aged care.

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23 August 2021
Fact sheet,

This fact sheet provides information about consent for medication in aged care.

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23 August 2021
Fact sheet,

This fact sheet provides an overview of the use of restrictive practices in aged care.

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