Course Overview

This Ausmed Training Module explores Standard 4 of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, The Environment, coming into effect on 1 July 2024. Standard 4: The Environment emphasises the importance of a safe, clean and comfortable aged care environment, ensuring older people feel secure and can maintain their independence through well-maintained equipment and strict infection prevention and control measures. Stay ahead and learn how you can meet this Standard effectively.

Topics

• Outcome 4.1a: Environment and Equipment at Home
• Outcome 4.1b: Environment and Equipment in a Service Environment
• Outcome 4.2: Infection Prevention and Control

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise the importance of Standard 4: The Environment.
• Understand how Standard 4: The Environment can be applied in practice.

Target Audience

All aged care providers, healthcare professionals and staff who work with older people.

Disclosure

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

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