The new Aged Care Act 2024 is the most significant change yet to provider and leadership accountability in aged care. The Act introduces strengthened suitability matter requirements for both registered providers and responsible persons, shifting the focus to organisational compliance reporting and oversight, as well as individual accountability. For boards, this means greater oversight and a clear legal obligation to ensure that every person in a position of influence over organisational decisions meets the suitability matter standards required to deliver safe, high-quality care.
The article explores how to navigate suitability and governance accountability.
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