Online Training | Restrictive Practices in aged care: what you need to know

  • When: Wednesday 7 September 2022
  • Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM AEST
  • Where: Online via Zoom using your PC or mobile
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Who should attend: This online training is relevant to those working within the residential aged care and disability sectors.

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is increasingly focussed on the use of restrictive practices in aged care in their audits. Getting appropriate consents in place is critical and it is important to understand who can give valid consent on behalf of a resident.

This interactive 75-minute training session will cover:
  • Hot spots in non-compliance for restrictive practices
    • What are the common themes for non-compliance in the use restrictive practices?
    • How to mitigate risk?
  • Informed consent for the use of a Restrictive Practice.
    • What is informed consent?
    • What should be explained?
    • Who should be obtaining it?
    • How should informed consent be documented?
    • Who can provide informed consent?
  • Substitute Decision Makers (SDM) for Restrictive Practices in Victoria and New South Wales.
    • Who can consent?
    • Which SDM has the power?
    • What is the role of OPA / Public Guardian?
  • Appointment of SDM.
    • What sort of guardianship order is needed?
    • Who can be a guardian?
  • Applying to for Order
    • What is involved?
    • What do you need to prepare?
  • Potential for CCTV / Bed Sensors to be restrictive practices
This training will help you understand who you need to obtain consent from and the role of the SDM for restrictive practices.

Opportunity to submit your questions - Q&A

To make the session as interactive as possible, you have the opportunity to submit questions before the training. Please submit any questions to events@rk.com.au.

Online Training Details

We are utilising Zoom to run this webinar. Zoom is free to download and can be viewed from your PC/mobile device. The Zoom link to log into the live training will be sent to registered attendees before the scheduled start time.

DATE: Wednesday 7 September 2022
TIME: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm AEST
PRICE: $95.00 (Incl. GST)

To enquire about a group booking, please contact events@rk.com.au to discuss a group booking discount.

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Victor Harcourt

Victor Harcourt

Principal

Victor Harcourt, Principal at Russell Kennedy Lawyers, leads the national aged care team. He is an experienced legal advisor and litigator to his aged care clients. His extensive knowledge of aged care laws allows him to provide practical and expert advice and representation across a broad range of areas and issues. Victor was named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ (Melbourne) Health and Aged Care Law (2014) and Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law (2023).

P: 03 9609 1693

E: vharcourt@rk.com.au

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Matthew Goessler

Lawyer

Matthew Goessler, Lawyer at Russell Kennedy Lawyers works closely with Victor and practices in the areas of administrative law, litigation, regulatory compliance and risk management, with a focus on aged care, health and government. He assists aged care providers to comply with their responsibilities under the Aged Care Act 1997 and in responding to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Matt also represents clients in coronial inquests and Royal Commissions.

P: 03 8602 7250

E: mgoessler@rk.com.au

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