Russell Kennedy Online Training Events
Restrictive Practices in aged care: what you need to know
DATE: Wednesday 7 September 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+10)
Who should attend: This online training is relevant to those working within the residential aged care and disability sectors.
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is increasingly focussed on the use of restrictive practices in aged care in their audits. Getting appropriate consents in place is critical and it is important to understand who can give valid consent on behalf of a resident.
In this session, we will present on the following:
- Hot spots in non-compliance for restrictive practices
- What are the common themes for non-compliance in the use restrictive practices?
- How to mitigate risk?
- Informed consent for the use of a Restrictive Practice.
- What is informed consent?
- What should be explained?
- Who should be obtaining it?
- How should informed consent be documented?
- Who can provide informed consent?
- Substitute Decision Makers (SDM) for Restrictive Practices in Victoria and New South Wales.
- Who can consent?
- Which SDM has the power?
- What is the role of OPA / Public Guardian?
- Appointment of SDM.
- What sort of guardianship order is needed?
- Who can be a guardian?
- Applying to for Order
- What is involved?
- What do you need to prepare?
This training will help you understand who you need to obtain consent from and the role of the SDM for restrictive practices.
Victor Harcourt, Principal at Russell Kennedy Lawyers, leads the national aged care team. He is an experienced legal advisor and litigator to his aged care clients. His extensive knowledge of aged care laws allows him to provide practical and expert advice and representation across a broad range of areas and issues. Victor was named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ (Melbourne) Health and Aged Care Law (2014) and Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law (2023).
Matthew Goessler, Lawyer at Russell Kennedy Lawyers works closely with Victor and practices in the areas of administrative law, litigation, regulatory compliance and risk management, with a focus on aged care, health and government. He assists aged care providers to comply with their responsibilities under the Aged Care Act 1997 and in responding to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Matt also represents clients in coronial inquests and Royal Commissions.
Should you be a dual registered NDIS & Aged Care provider and how should you navigate the intersection of NDIS & Aged Care
DATE: Thursday 8 September 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+10)
Who should attend: This online training is relevant to those working within the residential aged care and disability sectors.
The overlap between Aged Care and NDIS creates many opportunities for aged care providers (e.g. Specialist Disability Accommodation, Flexible Care) but also raises the need for dual registration for aged care providers with the NDIS Commission.
Many aged care providers that were deemed registered NDIS providers in December 2020 must now decide whether to renew registration or cease providing services to NDIS participants. There are also many aged care providers that do not realise they should be registered with the NDIS.
This training will help you to understand when you should be dual registered and how to manage the revocation of registration. It will also provide some understanding of the process for ongoing registration and compliance for aged care providers.
In this session, we will present on the following:
- When RAC providers will need to be a registered NDIS provider
- What can dual Aged Care / NDIS registered providers expect for NDIS compliance and audit
- What steps are required to remove NDIS registration
- Managing security of tenure
This training will help you understand how NDIS intersects with residential aged care and the compliance risks that may arise, along with practical ways to be prepared to minimise these risks. The training will be delivered by Russell Kennedy Principal Victor Harcourt and Russell Kennedy Associate Beatrisa Dubinsky.
Victor Harcourt, Principal at Russell Kennedy Lawyers, leads the national aged care team. He is an experienced legal advisor and litigator to his aged care clients. His extensive knowledge of aged care laws allows him to provide practical and expert advice and representation across a broad range of areas and issues. Victor was named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ (Melbourne) Health and Aged Care Law (2014) and Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law (2023).
Beatrisa Dubinsky, Associate at Russell Kennedy Lawyers works closely with Victor and assists clients on complex advisory matters in relation to administrative law, statutory interpretation, regulatory compliance and privacy in the aged care, health, disability, government and education sectors. With a professional background in mental health, disability and community-based youth services, Bea has an applied understanding of the regulatory requirements relevant to her clients and the complex array of legal and policy issues affecting these sectors.
Opportunity to submit your questions - Q&A
To make the session as interactive as possible, you have the opportunity to submit questions before the training. Please submit any questions to events@rk.com.au.