Aged Care Quality Standards

How are the Aged Care Quality Standards assessed?

• Voting

• Survey

• Self assessment

• The ACQSC will visit the home to determine how the service is meeting the standards

What is the ACQSC?

• Aged Care Quality Standards Council

• Aged Care Quality Security Council

• Aged Care Quality Safety Council

• Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

What is the purpose of introducing Aged Care Quality Standards?

• To provide aged care providers with an incentive to provide better services

• To illustrate expected resident outcomes and reflect what a resident can expect from a service.

• To ensure aged care service providers meet their legal obligations

• To strengthen the Australian health care system

Which standard focuses on resident dignity and choice?

• Standard 3

• Standard 4

• Standard 2

• Standard 1

Standard 3 focuses on......

• Personal Care and Clinical Care

• Human Resources

• Assessment and Planning

• Dignity