Abuse of Older People Framework Learning Pack

Do you have a particular area of interest? Would you like to develop your knowledge to enhance your job opportunities and strengthen your skills?

Check out the Abuse of Older People Framework Learning Pack. These learning activities along with the additional reading will provide you with CPD hours and address the Serious Incident Response Scheme and other associated topics that address the abuse of older people.

Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)

Valued at AU$19

Interactive, assessment based, learning activity. This learning resource has been allocated 1 CPD hour.
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety identified ongoing issues with abuse and neglect. The SIRS commenced in April 2021 and requires mandatory actions to be taken. It is essential knowledge if you are working in or considering working in the aged care sector.

Content:

Overview of the SIRS, Reportable incidents; Mandatory reporting; Incident management systems. Be sure to do the additional reading and reflect on your learning to meet your CPD requirements.

4.5/5 (550 reviews) Others who have reviewed this learning resource strongly agree they can apply their knowledge and understanding to improve the care or services they are responsible for at their workplace.

It’s Not OK Just because I am Old - Abuse of Older People

Valued at AU$19

Interactive, assessment based, learning activity. This learning resource has been
allocated 1 CPD hour.
There is a global movement to address ageism. It is a risk factor for the abuse of older people. The abuse of older people must be identified and acted upon in all aged and health care settings. You must also be aware of any mandatory reporting requirements.

Content:

Part 1: Uses the personal story of a 95-year-old person to address ageism; Part 2: Presents current data and concepts on the abuse of older people; Part 3: Scenario based quiz to provide or add to your workforce’s knowledge about what constitutes abuse of older people and their workplace responsibilities. Be sure to do the additional reading and reflect on your learning to meet your CPD requirements.

4.5/5 (300 reviews) Others who have reviewed this learning resource strongly agree it is relevant for providing care or services to older people.

Open Disclosure

Valued at AU$19

Interactive, assessment based, learning activity. This learning resource has been allocated 1 CPD hour.
Open disclosure is a requirement of hospitals and aged care providers. When something goes wrong, apologies and systems are required to remove or reduce the risk similar incident from happening to others. You will have a level of responsibility with regards to open disclosure and it is
vital for you to know what to do and who to tell.

Content:

Overview; Principles and application of open disclosure. Be sure to do the additional reading and reflect on your learning to meet your CPD
requirements.

4.4/5 (150 reviews) Others who have reviewed this learning resource strongly agree it was interesting and easy to complete.

About Me Standard 6: Feedback and Complaints

Valued at AU$19

Video based learning activity.
A robust system where people feel safe and supported to make a complaint goes towards addressing abuse. All workers have a responsibility to encourage and act on complaints. Patients in hospitals and people receiving aged care services have a right to make a compliant and know it will
be taken seriously and some action will occur.

Content:

This learning activity presents the requirements under Standard 6 of the Aged Care Quality Standards from the perspective of the older
person. Be sure to do the additional reading and reflect on your learning to meet your CPD requirements.

4.5/5 (380 Reviews) Others who have reviewed this learning resource strongly agree it will assist them to uphold the rights of older people receiving care or
services.

Continuous Improvement

Valued at AU$19

Interactive, assessment-based learning activity. This learning resource has been allocated 1 CPD hours.
It is as simple as check and change! All health and aged care services are expected to keep a look out for opportunities for improvement including finding ways to remove or reduce risk and incidents of abuse and neglect.

Content:

Overview; Principles of continuous improvement; Checks for continuous improvement; Continuous improvement process.

4.5/5 (790 reviews) Others who have reviewed this learning resource strongly agree they can apply their knowledge and understanding to improve the care or services they are responsible for at their workplace.