Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)

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Updated 03 Apr 2024 Certificate

The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) aims to reduce the risk and occurrence of abuse and neglect in Commonwealth-funded residential aged care facilities and home or community care settings. This Ausmed Training Module explains your key responsibilities under SIRS.

Content

7 Video Units • 12 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
3m
Recognise
5 Questions
12m
Respond
2 Questions
3m
Report
2 Questions
5m
Record
1 Question
3m
Scenarios
6m
Conclusion
6m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Recognise what is and what isn’t a serious, reportable incident.

2

Respond appropriately to a serious incident.

3

Report a serious incident to the key personnel in your organisation for notification to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

4

Record relevant details about a serious incident to help prevent further incidents from occurring.

Who it's for:

All staff members of Commonwealth-funded residential aged care facilities, home care providers, and flexible care providers delivered in a home or community setting.

Topics

This resource is part of the Passport modules series

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Last updated03 Apr 2024

Published30 Jan 2023

Due for review27 Feb 2025
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