Leading governance in aged care: The role of responsible persons explained

Overview

This video series is for governing body members (board or committee of management) and the executive leadership team of CHSP and Support at Home-funded aged care providers.

The series was produced by the SSD Connect Alliance with Russell Kennedy Lawyers and explains the role of responsible persons.

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1. Who counts as a responsible person under the new Aged Care Act?

2. How do the governing body membership requirements apply to the different registration categories?

3. How do providers check if someone is suitable to be a responsible person?

4. What must responsible persons disclose about their suitability?

5. What should governing bodies be overseeing under the new Aged Care Act?

6. What reports do CHSP governing bodies need to submit?

7. What are providers’ responsibilities in categories 1–5?

8. How does the Aged Care Act impact local government and councillors?

9. What advisory committees does a registered provider need?

10. What does it mean to be a registered provider – and how do you stay registered?

11. What are the legal duties and liabilities of responsible persons?

12. What skills and experience should a governing body have?

13. What do responsible persons need to understand about the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission?

14. What belongs in a board charter, constitution or terms of reference?

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