Registered nurse on duty 24/7 in residential aged care
Residential aged care providers must have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day.
Who must comply
Approved residential aged care providers.
What triggers it
Operating a residential aged care service.
When due
Continuous from 1 July 2023.
Evidence required
Rostering records, RN credentialing, exemption documentation if applicable.
Max penalty
Civil penalties; sanctions including imposition of conditions
Summary
Section 54-1AA of the Aged Care Act (from 1 July 2023, continued under the Aged Care Act 2024) requires residential aged care providers to have at least one registered nurse on duty and on site at all times. Limited exemptions for facilities with fewer than 30 beds in regional/remote areas. Care minutes targets also apply.
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Source: https://health.gov.au/our-work/registered-nurses-in-residential-aged-care-247. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.