Responsible Key Personnel Screening
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Overview
All governing body members and senior staff must meet the criteria of a responsible person under aged care legislation.
This includes:
Annual police checks
Annual declarations confirming they continue to meet suitability requirements
Applies to registration categories: 1–6
Key Resources
Consider suitability of key personnel - fact sheet
Introduces the responsibility for providers to consider the suitability of their key personnel at least every 12 months.
Created by: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Updated: 2 May 2025