Topic - Aged Care

QLD Public Guardian backs ‘blue card’ system for aged care workers

Feb 06 2018 Updated May 3, 2023

The Weekly Source

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The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) made the recommendation as part of its submission to the Senate Inquiry into the effectiveness of the Aged Care Quality Assessment and accreditation framework launched by the Greens and Nick Xenophon after the Oakden scandal.

In Queensland, the Blue Card system assesses a person’s suitability to work with children. The OPG says a similar scheme for aged care should be applied nationally.

We will know soon if it’s on the cards. The Inquiry is set to release its final report on 18 February.

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Caroline Egan

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Government Policy

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Caroline Egan

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Ian Horswill

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The Daily RESOURCE

Aged care homes on Sydney’s Northern Beaches directed to ban visitors after NSW records five new COVID-19 cases – one an aged care worker

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The Weekly Source

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The Daily RESOURCE

Aged care regulator notches up record 5,500 assessments in September quarter – but most contacts carried out remotely

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The Weekly Source

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The Daily RESOURCE

Aged Care Minister pledges to release reports into COVID outbreaks at St Basil’s and Heritage Care’s Epping Gardens before Christmas – confirms he wants to stay in portfolio

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The Weekly Source

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