The new Key Personnel in Aged Care reforms commence 1 December 2022. They affect board members, employees, contractors, consultants and volunteers who are key personnel as at 1 December or who become key personnel.
Approved providers must conduct a much more rigorous assessment about whether an individual is suitable to be involved in the provision of aged care. Notifications must be made within 14 days to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Key personnel must also notify the approved provider of a change of circumstances.
The reforms may potentially make existing key personnel unsuitable due to events that have occurred prior to 1 December. This may result in them not being able to fulfil the inherent requirements of their role.
Approved providers should start preparing for the implementation of the reforms prior to 1 December and consider the impact on recruitment prior to 1 December.
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