Aged Care Quality Standards (Australia)
66 requirements in 7 domains, each linked to its own page. The strengthened edition that applies to government-funded aged care, from the individual and the organisation through to clinical care, food and nutrition and the residential community.
As data: /api/standards/acs.json returns just this framework. Source clause for every requirement: the Aged Care Quality Standards (Australia) clause shown on each page.
Standard 1 - The individual 10
- ACQS25-1.1Safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life as the primary consideration
- ACQS25-1.10Informed decisions about agreements, fees and invoices
- ACQS25-1.2Understanding and valuing each individual
- ACQS25-1.3Services developed with, and tailored to, individuals
- ACQS25-1.4Services free from discrimination, abuse and neglect, with dignity, respect and privacy
- ACQS25-1.5Understanding the Statement of Rights and acting compatibly with it
- ACQS25-1.6Choice and decision-making, with support when wanted or needed
- ACQS25-1.7Timely, accurate, tailored and sufficient information
- ACQS25-1.8Support for dignity of risk
- ACQS25-1.9Autonomy, time and advice before any agreement
Standard 2 - The organisation 17
- ACQS25-2.1Partnering with individuals on priorities and improvement
- ACQS25-2.10Individuals and others encouraged to complain without reprisal
- ACQS25-2.11Transparent complaint handling that feeds improvement
- ACQS25-2.12Accurate, current and accessible records about the individual
- ACQS25-2.13Confidential information managed in line with consent
- ACQS25-2.14Understanding and planning workforce needs
- ACQS25-2.15Skilled, qualified and experienced workers
- ACQS25-2.16Training and supervision for workers
- ACQS25-2.17Emergency and disaster planning that manages risks to people
- ACQS25-2.2Governing body leads a culture that supports workers
- ACQS25-2.3Governing body leads a culture that supports individuals
- ACQS25-2.4Governing body accountability and oversight of all operations
- ACQS25-2.5Quality system that drives continuous improvement
- ACQS25-2.6Current policies and procedures that workers follow
- ACQS25-2.7Risk management system for individuals, workers and operations
- ACQS25-2.8Incident management system that safeguards and learns
- ACQS25-2.9Workers encouraged to complain and give feedback without reprisal
Standard 3 - The care and services 8
- ACQS25-3.1Engaging individuals and others in developing and reviewing plans
- ACQS25-3.2Plan content: needs, goals, preferences, risk and prevention
- ACQS25-3.3Regular review of plans and their use by workers
- ACQS25-3.4Quality services meeting needs and optimising quality of life
- ACQS25-3.5Culturally safe and appropriate delivery
- ACQS25-3.6Effective communication of critical information
- ACQS25-3.7Escalation of risk, change and deterioration
- ACQS25-3.8Planned and coordinated services across providers and supporters
Standard 4 - The environment 5
- ACQS25-4.1Supporting individuals to mitigate environmental risks at home
- ACQS25-4.2Clean, safe and comfortable service environment
- ACQS25-4.3Safe equipment that meets individuals' needs
- ACQS25-4.4Appropriate infection prevention and control system
- ACQS25-4.5Hygienic practice and IPC precautions by workers
Standard 5 - Clinical care 17
- ACQS25-5.1Governing body improves clinical safety and quality
- ACQS25-5.10Systems for coordinated, multidisciplinary clinical care
- ACQS25-5.11Early identification of and response to changing clinical needs
- ACQS25-5.12Managing high impact and high prevalence clinical risks
- ACQS25-5.13Comprehensive services for people with cognitive impairment
- ACQS25-5.14Identifying situations that may change behaviour
- ACQS25-5.15Needs, goals and preferences for palliative and end-of-life care, with dignity
- ACQS25-5.16Active pain and symptom management with specialist access
- ACQS25-5.17Supporters informed and supported, including in the last days
- ACQS25-5.2Clinical governance integrated into corporate governance
- ACQS25-5.3Appropriate use of antimicrobials
- ACQS25-5.4Infection risks minimised and controlled in clinical care
- ACQS25-5.5Medicines used to maximise benefit and minimise harm
- ACQS25-5.6Prescription before administration and safe administration by practitioners
- ACQS25-5.7Medicine-related adverse events monitored, reported and used
- ACQS25-5.8Comprehensive, evidence-based clinical care by qualified practitioners
- ACQS25-5.9Clinical care spanning assessment to review
Standard 6 - Food and nutrition 5
- ACQS25-6.1Partnering with individuals on a quality food and drinks service
- ACQS25-6.2Understanding and assessing nutritional needs and preferences
- ACQS25-6.3Nutritious, appetising food with variation and choice
- ACQS25-6.4Support to eat and drink
- ACQS25-6.5Dining experience that supports social engagement and quality of life