Quality Corner Upcoming Changes to the Aged Care Standards; What you need to know – and what it means for you. The government is introducing new Aged Care Quality Standards as part of a refreshed Aged Care Act . These changes are all about making sure that aged care services continue to provide safe , high-quality and respectful care - with your dignity , choices and well-being front and centre.
What’s changing? The updated Quality Standards go into more detail about what good care looks like. They’re designed to make sure you stay at the heart of your care, with stronger guidance for things like clinical care, food and nutrition, and making sure your personal preferences are always respected. Here are the seven updated standards : 1. The person focuses on your rights, dignity, choices and individuality across all the standards 2. The organisation how providers support and deliver care 3. Care and services your care is focussed on who you are and what’s important to you 4. The environment you feel safe, comfortable & supported where you live 5. Clinical care you get the clinical care that is right for you 6. Food and nutrition prioritising enjoyable, tasty and nourishing meals 7. The residential community fostering connection, inclusion and community life The new Aged Care Act brings with it a clear Statement of Rights , setting out the rights everyone has when accessing aged care services. These rights are designed to make sure your care is respectful, fair & centred around you. The Statement of Rights include the right to: independence, autonomy, empowerment and freedom of choice equitable access quality and safe funded aged care services respect for privacy and information person-centred communication & ability to raise issues without reprisal advocates, significant persons and social connections. We’ll continue to share more updates as the changes get closer, and of course, we’re here to answer any questions or talk through what this means for you.
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