The Serious Incident Response Scheme, neglect and the dignity of risk ‘exception’

overview

In this episode, we look at the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) in residential aged care and, specifically, the category of ‘neglect’ as a reportable incident.

You can find other information and resources at oloughlinsonair.com.au. O’Loughlins is a legal firm based in South Australia. The information in this podcast is for general information only and not to be relied on as legal or other advice. Please consult with your legal advisor for advice about your particular circumstances.

authors

Rebecca Barr

Rebecca Barr | Partner

Rebecca specialises in advising the health, aged care and retirement living sectors on a broad range of issues, from mergers and acquisitions and commercial matters through to regulatory advice. She has worked in Adelaide and interstate at an international law firm.

Rebecca is also the host and producer of O'Loughlins on air, a podcast on current legal issues in health, aged care and retirement living.

Peter Myhill

Peter Myhill | Consultant

Peter is a nationally recognised leader in advising the retirement living and aged care sectors. He consults to these sectors across a wide range of areas including incident management, mergers and acquisitions, documentation compliance and corporate governance.

Having held a range of board appointments in various sectors, Peter is currently a member of the Residential Care Forum of Ageing Australia.

Disclaimer

This podcast and related resources are for general information only and are not to be relied on as legal or other advice.  Please consult with your legal advisor for advice about your particular circumstances.