The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is now the single regulator of aged care services and the primary point of contact for aged care providers and consumers for quality and safety matters.
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ACFI downgrades, sanctions increase
The aged care regulator downgraded more than two in five residential aged care funding claims audited last financial year, the government’s annual aged care report shows.
More tips on complying with governance requirements
There are eight key messages for aged care leaders in regards to the quality standard on organisational governance, writes Michael Goldsworthy.
Standards effective 1 July regardless of any delay with guidance
All aged care providers will be assessed under the new standards from July and they have been advised not to expect the transition period to continue beyond this date.
New self-assessment resource to measure against incoming standards
The aged care sector’s new independent regulator has launched a tool for providers to understand and assess their performance against the new quality standards.
Prepare for the publication of poor care now: opinion
Providers should consider the likely outcomes of the aged care royal commission and act before they are forced to by law, writes Nick Albrow.
Governance guide for aged care provider boards
The Governance Institute of Australia has produced a guide on adding value to governance for board members of aged care providers in a time of upheaval and change for the sector.
Facilities to face surprise compliance checks for re-accreditation
Comprehensive unannounced audits will replace planned accreditation visits in residential aged care facilities, Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt has announced.
Aged care quality review backs independent regulator, star rating system
The Carnell and Paterson review has made 10 recommendations aimed at boosting consumer protection, compliance monitoring and transparency.
Stakeholders welcome proposals for shake-up of aged care quality system
Aged care providers and consumer representatives say that many of the changes to the quality system being considered by the Department of Health are sensible and logical in light of the reforms to the sector.
Clinical care tops the list of complaints to aged care commissioner
Concerns about core clinical standards in residential aged care were the most common complaints to the new Aged Care Complaints Commissioner in the first half of 2016, new figures show.
Government moves to publish information on sanctioned home care service
The Department of Health is proposing to publish information on the non-compliance of home care services on the My Aged Care website from later this year.
Technology to keep up with evolving legislative, financial and compliance needs
APPLICATION: South Australian provider Eldercare has improved operational efficiency, billing accuracy and reporting timeframes with a new system to support regulatory and industry change.
Aged care tech innovators on show
Aged care startup Clevertar has shone among Australian technology innovators at the Tech23 2014 event, while Mika Compliance founder Kate Jakins attempted to convey the extent of aged care regulation in her pitch for support of her software.
