New Charter of Rights for Aged Care Recipients
The new single charter of rights has been released for federally funded aged care clients, of note:
1. The start date is 1/7/2019
2. All new clients must get an individually signed copy from 1/7/2019
3. Clients must have the opportunity to also sign the document
4. Existing Residential and Short term Restorative Clients must be given a copy by 30/9/2019
5. Home Care Clients must be given a copy by 31/12/2019
Read more and download a copy of the Charter of Aged Care Rights at: https://agedcare.health.gov.au/news-and-resources/publications/guides-and-policies/charter-of-aged-care-rights-template-for-signing