Department launches aged care worker registration consultation

Published 28th May 2020

The Department of Health is seeking feedback on a discussion paper to inform a future scheme for regulating aged care workers.

Such a scheme aims to improve the quality and safety of aged care, enhance the protection and choice of consumers, protect the rights of workers and minimise the cost to all stakeholders, the paper said.

The Aged Care Worker Regulation Scheme Consultation paper, which was released last week,  highlights how aged care workers are currently screened and regulated and the subsequent limitations.

To read the full article, please visit the Australian Ageing Agenda website.

Source:
Sandy Cheu, 2020, australian ageing agenda (https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au)