Working with suppliers key to meeting new standards with procurement

Published 20th March 2019

Aged care organisations need to ensure the services they procure also meet the new quality standards, a provider’s head of procurement tells Australian Ageing Agenda.

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will commence assessing providers against the new single Aged Care Quality Standards from 1 July 2019.

Providers will need to work closely with their contractors and suppliers to ensure they meet the new standards, said Michael Nemere, senior contract advisor of West Australian residential aged, home care and retirement living provider Bethanie.

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Source:
Sandy Cheu, 2019, Australian Ageing Agenda (https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/about/)