Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)

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Updated 30 Jun 2025 Certificate7,480 Ratings

November 2025: This module will be reviewed pending the release of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s updated SIRS guidance material, which Ausmed is actively monitoring.

The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) aims to reduce the risk and occurrence of abuse and neglect in Commonwealth-funded residential aged care facilities and home or community care settings. This Ausmed Training Module explains your key responsibilities under SIRS.

Content

7 Units • 12 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
3m
Recognise
5 Questions
12m
Respond
2 Questions
3m
Report
2 Questions
5m
Record
1 Question
3m
Scenarios
6m
Conclusion
6m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Recognise what is and what isn’t a serious, reportable incident.

2

Respond appropriately to a serious incident.

3

Report a serious incident to the key personnel in your organisation for notification to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

4

Record relevant details about a serious incident to help prevent further incidents from occurring.

Who it's for:

All staff members of Commonwealth-funded residential aged care facilities, home care providers, and flexible care providers delivered in a home or community setting.

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Last updated30 Jun 2025

Published30 Jan 2023

Due for review29 Jul 2027
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