Senate debates Bills

Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022; In Committee


David Pocock

David Pocock ACT, Independent

10:43 am

My question goes to how the government will be monitoring for compliance with the 24/7 RN requirement when it comes into effect. After 1 July it will be the responsibility of aged-care providers to meet this requirement, and I understand the commissioner may have powers to sanction providers should there be breaches. How will the government ensure that providers are complying with this new responsibility? Specifically, what are the plans to communicate to those living in aged care and their families how they can also report breaches if they notice them?

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