Change is a constant in the aged care industry when it comes to compliance and service delivery, as it’s a way to ensure that all residents across Australia are receiving quality care.
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is adding a list of permanent updates to the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (NQIP) as of April 2023.
Aged Care providers should consider how easily their workforce is able to generate clinical indicator reporting from their current systems. Providing key personnel with the information they need to make informed decisions about consumer care is essential.
Manually creating and submitting SIRS reports can be time-consuming and prone to errors, which is why the use of an automated system like Acredia software is crucial for ensuring robust, accurate and timely reporting.
We suggest a proactive approach to the public ratings system, including regular and structured surveys of your residents, family members and staff to ensure positive feelings are maintained.
As the aged care sector continues to evolve, providers must take a proactive approach to ensuring their medication management system meets the organisation's current and future needs.
Providers should consider tweaking their existing processes to suit the new monthly care statement requirements for aged care residents.
