Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
Course Description:
The strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards have been developed to improve outcomes for older people and ensure they receive safe, quality care and services. This course will provide an introduction to the seven Quality Standards and outline how staff can apply these to their role.
This course is essential for anyone working in the aged care sector, as it provides a comprehensive understanding of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. By completing the course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to ensure their work aligns with these updated standards, which are designed to enhance outcomes for older people and promote the delivery of safe, high-quality care. Learners will not only be able to identify and describe the seven Quality Standards but also understand how to apply them in their roles, ensuring compliance and improving the care experience for older people. Additionally, the course equips staff with insights into the expectations of older individuals under the strengthened standards and the regulatory framework that supports them, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in aged care.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants should be able to:
- Identify the seven strengthened Quality Standards
- Describe the focus of each strengthened Quality Standard
- Recognise how the strengthened Quality Standards can be applied to their role
- Describe what the older person will expect under the strengthened Quality Standards
- Explain how the strengthened Quality Standards will be regulated
Who is this course appropriate for:
This course is appropriate for All Staff.
Continuing Professional Development Hours:
CPD: This course is worth 0.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.
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