The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) aims to reduce the risk and occurrence of abuse and neglect in Commonwealth-funded residential aged care facilities and home or community care settings. This Ausmed Training Module explains your key responsibilities under SIRS.
Recognise what is and what isn’t a serious, reportable incident.
Respond appropriately to a serious incident.
Report a serious incident to the key personnel in your organisation for notification to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Record relevant details about a serious incident to help prevent further incidents from occurring.
All staff members of Commonwealth-funded residential aged care facilities, home care providers, and flexible care providers delivered in a home or community setting.
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