Workshop overview:
This workshop offers a process for complaints investigation and resolution. Case studies will be used to demonstrate a best practice approach with references to approved provider responsibilities and practical skills in applying a streamlined complaints investigation approach.
Who should attend:
Managers, Quality Manager, Clinical Managers, Work, Health & Safety Managers and Coordinators, HR Managers.
Outcomes of this workshop:
- Recognise provider responsibilities under the Aged Care Act 1997 and funding agreements with the Australian Government.
- Understand types of complaints – health care, personal care assistance, communication, staff roles, living environment, fees and charges in care agreements and choice and preferences in care arrangements.
- Apply a solution-focused framework to deal with complaints
- Identify the primary tools or components of an investigation – conciliation, investigation, service provider resolutions and mediation.
- Learn key elements that enable complaints to be resolved –confidentiality, effective communication, active questioning, natural justice principles and an equitable and fair approach for all parties.
- Master the principles of effective complaints documentation.
About the facilitator:
Diane Herr is a Registered Nurse with over 25 years’ experience in the aged care sector, 15 of those as an Aged Care Consultant, primarily in Residential Care. Diane has broad and extensive knowledge and applies these skills and expertise across both clinical and operational areas. These include compliance reviews, pre and post accreditation support, investigations, and training and mentoring, which she weaves into consultancies undertaken, to ensure staff are supported to effectively perform their roles.
Diane has a passion to impart knowledge and build capacity within Organisations, to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to provide the optimal level of care and service to their consumers.
Booking Terms & Conditions
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Cancellations, Refunds, Substitutions and Transfers:
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Training session viability of each advertised session is assessed one week prior to the scheduled date of delivery, when a decision is made regarding continuation or cancellation. When a training session is cancelled due to insufficient numbers or circumstances outside of the control of ACCPA, a full refund will be paid, directly to the customer who has made the initial purchase.
A full refund is also available if a participant withdraws from a training session, 5 or more days prior to the session being delivered, on the condition, that the customer has contacted , to inform regarding their intention to withdraw. No refunds or transfers will be considered without notification prior to the commencement of a training session. Late notifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
An organisation may choose to substitute a participant of a previously paid session, by emailing , 24 hours prior to the commencement of the training session. Full details of the substituted participant must be provided.
Payment Terms
It is a condition of registration that participants pay full payment at the time of booking via credit card or by invoicing by prior arrangement. All payments must be finalised prior to commencement. Registrants who have outstanding payments will not be able to participate. Upon registration, a Tax Invoice will be emailed to the person making the booking.
