Provider Governance
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Overview
Effective governing bodies have core responsibilities, including:
Strategic oversight
Safety and quality
Clinical governance, where applicable
Financial planning and oversight
Work within their governance framework
Monitor and manage compliance and risk
Understand the aged care reforms
Participate in quality audits and registration processes
Comply with the Code of Conduct and Statement of Rights
Reporting changes in circumstances to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Applies to Registration Categories: 1-6
Key Resources
Provider governance responsibilities
This webpage covers:
About the responsibilities
Membership of governing bodies
Quality care advisory body
Consumer advisory bodies
Suitability of key personnel
Notifying the Commission of certain matters
Staff qualifications, skills, and experience
Constitution
Created by: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Governing for quality aged care: A director’s guide
Created by: Australian Institute of Company Directors
Updated: April 2025
Board Briefing Toolkit
This toolkit supports CHSP senior leaders to brief board members about the aged care reforms.
Created by: Eastern Sector Development Team
Updated: October 2024
Notifying the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission of a change in circumstances
This webpage includes information about:
The types of changes you need to notify the Commission about
How to make a notification
Created by: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission