Legal & Compliance

A lack of confidence in managing care minute data is one of the largest hurdles aged care providers currently face after Mirus Australia’s latest analysis of the AN-ACC transition.

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has released a new report for aged care providers exploring the complaints received by the Commission in the hope of delivering key insights into good complaint-handling processes.

Many aged care organisations are working on their readiness for Governance reforms. The creation of advisory bodies is particularly topical as this is the first time they have been regulated as part of the Governance system in a funded program.

Mirus’ November Industry Analysis Data release has revealed the industry has surpassed an important milestone: the sector-wide care minute average of 200 minutes per resident per day. This has been achieved thanks to an almost 5% increase in care minutes in the month of October, although stagnating Registered Nurse minutes mean there’s still work to be done.

For some, the journey to quality and safety compliance hasn’t seen them take the high road, but rather a high reliability approach. Regis Care’s Filomena Ciavarella shared her quality and safety learnings with hello leaders.

There are widespread concerns across the industry regarding the treatment of ENs and how their contribution to aged care is recognised by the Government.

Work health and safety amendments legislating an employer’s responsibility to eliminate or reduce workplace psychosocial risks have been in effect since April with Mental Health Month the perfect time to address your responsibilities.

Mirus Australia has dropped its October data release for the aged care industry with sector-wide care minute and RN minute increases headlining a positive quarter of results, although high levels of underreporting could be preventing many from achieving their requirements.

Having been a part of the aged care sector for over 20 years, QPS Benchmarking General Manager Adam Holcroft has not only learnt the nitty gritties of the healthcare industry, but has also become a compassionate and dedicated leader. 

Speaking to HRNews, Aaron Goonrey, Partner at Pinsent Masons, offered deeper insights into what employers need to be aware of when looking at the guidelines provided by the Commission.