New Code of Conduct for Aged Care 

18 January 2023

A new Code of Conduct for Aged Care commenced last month and has been introduced into legislation based on the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

The code aims to:

• improve safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of aged care consumers
• promote ethical, honest and respectful behaviour
• boost trust in aged care services
• protect consumers against workers who pose an unacceptable risk
  
  

The code applies to the following:

• approved providers of residential, home and flexible care services
• governing persons of approved providers (e.g., CEOs)
• aged care workers (PCAs, enrolled nurses, registered nurses) of
• approved providers (includes volunteers, contractors and sub-contractors)

For more information on aged care workers responsibilities please click on the following links:

Code of Conduct for Aged Care - A fact sheet for aged care workers
Code of Conduct for Aged Care - Guidance for aged care workers and governing persons

Please contact the ANMF (SA Branch) Member Assist for any queries.

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