Strengthening Protections for Older Australians

This report — Strengthening Protections for Older Australians: Models and Options for a Serious Incident Response Scheme for Commonwealth-funded Aged Care Service Providers — was prepared by KPMG. It details options for a serious incident response scheme (SIRS).

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Strengthening Protections for Older Australians – Development of Models and Options for a Serious Incident Response Scheme

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This report:

  • states some of the problems with current arrangements
  • outlines evidence that supports a new approach to serious incidents
  • outlines the policy aims of a SIRS
  • outlines 5 policy options
  • discusses each option
  • covers some issues to consider when implementing a SIRS
  • outlines a high-level model for a SIRS

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