The restrictions on residential aged care facilities have been eased, with the risk of COVID-19 being balanced against the personal welfare and mental health of residents.
The Government will undertake further consultation with stakeholders and will establish a Public Trustee board to provide oversight and direction to the Public Trustee.
This Code was reviewed on 29 May with considerable feedback from consumers, families, advocates, providers and the public, as well as through the consumer and provider peak bodies.
The World Health Organization is focusing global attention on the issue of patient safety and launched a campaign in solidarity with patients on the very first World Patient Safety Day on 17 September.
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s Final Report was tabled in the Australian Parliament and is now available to read on the website. The Final Report, entitled Care, Dignity and Respect, calls for fundamental reform of the aged care system.