SIRS Basics for In-Home Care

Learn the basics of the Serious Incident Response Scheme for in-home care. Protect older Australians in your care by identifying the types of serious incidents that must be reported.

Category

Aged Care (in-home care)

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Regulatory Framework

Author

Katrina Anderson

Endorser

Life Care

Description

This question set has been created to support learners in providing high quality in-home care to their older Australians in their care. It unpacks providing services and care as well as the requirements for reporting incidents under the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS).

Learning Objectives

By completion of this question set, learners will be able to:

  • Identify reportable incidents according to the SIRS guidelines for in-home care.

Questions
  1. Unreasonable use of force
  2. Psychological abuse
  3. Unlawful sexual conduct
  4. Unexpected death
  5. Missing older Australian
  6. Neglect
  7. Restrictive practices
  8. Stealing or coercion

SIRS Basics for In-Home Care

Learn the basics of the Serious Incident Response Scheme for in-home care. Protect older Australians in your care by identifying the types of serious incidents that must be reported.

Category

Aged Care (in-home care)

Regulatory Framework

Audience

Aged Care (in-home care)

Endorser

Life Care

Author

Katrina Anderson

Studio Associate Director

Audio Support

Yes

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