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What is the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)? Information for home services care recipients

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What is the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)? Information for home services care recipients

On 1 December 2022, the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) was extended from residential aged care to include home care and flexible aged care delivered in a home or community setting. This fact sheet for home services care recipients explains what the SIRS is, what is expected of providers, what a SIRS reportable incident is and how to seek help if needed.
Organisation:
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Topic:
Patient Rights, Ageing and aged care
Target audience:
General
Service area:
National
Published:
April 2023
Last reviewed:
April 2025

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