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Successful passage of the Bill will enable the SIRS in residential aged care and flexible care delivered in a residential aged care setting to start from 1 April 2021.
The SIRS forms part of the Government’s response to the Aged care Royal Commission recommendations into COVID-19 and aims to increase protection for aged care residents.
Find more information in the media release issued by the Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians and Minister for Youth and Sport, Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, or on the department’s website.
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will shortly provide the sector with information and education to ensure aged care providers are ready for the SIRS start date.
Department of Health
The Commonwealth has now published the Approach to Market (ATM) to establish the GPRCP on AusTender. When activated during respiratory emergencies, panel participants will be required to activate quickly to provide health services to people with mild to moderate respiratory symptoms. OVERVIEW OF THE...
From March 2023, a new GP Respiratory Clinics (GPRC) Panel model will be implemented for activation during health emergencies. Clinics interested in participating in the GPRC Panel model should register directly on AusTender to receive notifications. Existing accredited general practices will be sel...
The Commonwealth has announced an operational extension to 28 February 2023 for the three Gold Coast GP-led Respiratory Clinics (GPRCs) to continue to assist with the management of the current COVID-19 wave. GPRCs clinically assess people with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms (a fever, cough, shor...
According to the Department of Health and Aged Care, PCR tests will remain free for everyone who needs them. Priority populations can access free tests through state testing sites, and everyone else can continue to receive PCR testing through GP-led Respiratory Clinics or where their GP or nurse pra...
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