Why is this course essential for your organisation?
Learn the clear definitions of high-impact risk and high-prevalence risk, and how to identify them within your service. This course covers the greatest harm risks, including falls, pressure injuries, restrictive practices, and unplanned weight loss.
Discover how a three-tiered approach to risk management (first, second, and third line) can fortify your clinical governance framework, ensuring robust oversight, effective policy, and continuous improvement.
This session clearly outlines the specific responsibilities for managing risk at every level of your organisation, from the Board and senior executives to clinicians and direct care staff.
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What you will learn
This session will guide your team through the core components of preventing and managing falls in the current aged care context.
Identifying HIHP risks
A foundational overview of what constitutes high-impact and high-prevalence risks and their connection to clinical governance and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
First-line risk management
Learn the essentials of frontline risk management, including identifying risk factors, care planning, effective handovers, documentation, and referrals.
The three lines of defence
Explore how to implement a robust risk management system through first, second (clinical governance assurance), and third-line (audit and quality) risk management strategies.
Implementing best practice
Learn how to embed trauma-aware, healing-informed care and respect the dignity of risk while ensuring safety and compliance across your service.
Managing key clinical risks
A deep dive into practical strategies for managing the most critical HIHP risks, including: Falls and mobility, Choking and swallowing, Nutrition, hydration, and weight loss, Pressure injuries and oral health, Restrictive practices and sensory impairment, Cultural safety and mental health.
Practical application for every clinical role
Translating principles into practice for every clinical team member, from direct care workers to the governing body, ensuring alignment with the Aged Care Code of Conduct.
YOUR FACILITATORS
Meet Your Expert Facilitators
Akanksha Bernard
Specialist Consultant in Operations, Clinical, and Compliance
With a passion for mentoring and training the aged care workforce, Akanksha brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in managing residential aged care services. Her expertise is centred on empowering staff and organisations to achieve high-quality, person-centred care.
Dr Irene Stein
Regulatory and Operations SME
Dr Irene Stein, a highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the aged care sector. Her commitment to professional development is evident through various certifications in areas such as First Aid, Trauma Awareness, and Infection Prevention and Control.
Group Enrolment
Looking to train your team? You can purchase multiple licenses directly at checkout and then send invitations directly to your team members for immediate access. Alternatively, if you would like to pay via invoice, please click the button below to submit an enquiry. Our team will get back to you within 2 business days with an invoice and payment instructions.
Bespoke Training
We also offer bespoke training and workshops, tailored to your organisation's specific requirements. If you would like to discuss this option further, please click the button below to reach out to our team. Our team will get back to you within 2 business days to learn more about your requirements and how we can help you.
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