The Aged Care Quality Standards provide a shared understanding of what is expected in aged care, making quality everyone’s business.
The Department of Health and Aged Care are currently reviewing the Quality Standards following the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Through significant consultation with older Australians, their families and carers, the sector, and experts. The Department is strengthening the Quality Standards with a focus on key areas such as dementia, clinical care, governance, diversity and food and nutrition.
Public consultation will occur over six weeks commencing 17 October 2022 and concluding 25 November 2022. There will be opportunities to engage via a webinar, surveys, and focus groups.