Comply with restrictive practices rules + behaviour support plans
Use of restrictive practices in aged care must be a last resort and meet strict conditions.
Who must comply
Residential aged care providers.
What triggers it
Considering or using a restrictive practice on a consumer.
When due
Continuous; behaviour support plans reviewed minimum 12-monthly.
Evidence required
Authorisation, BSP, informed consent records, regular review records, complaints log.
Max penalty
Civil penalties; sanctions; ACQSC banning orders
Summary
Quality of Care Principles 2014 + Aged Care Act 2024 govern use of restrictive practices (physical, chemical, mechanical, environmental, seclusion). Use must be a last resort, subject to authorisation, behaviour support plan, informed consent + minimum-time documented review.
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Related obligations
- CWLTHComply with Aged Care Quality Standards (Aged Care Act 2024)From 1 November 2025, providers must comply with the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
- CWLTHComply with Serious Incident Response Scheme (aged care)Residential and home-care providers must notify Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission of priority 1 incidents within 24 hours.
- CWLTHRegistered nurse on duty 24/7 in residential aged careResidential aged care providers must have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day.
- CWLTHComply with Aged Care Code of ConductAll providers + workers must comply with the federal Aged Care Code of Conduct.
- CWLTHKey personnel obligations under Aged Care Act 2024Aged care key personnel — board + senior — owe statutory duties + face personal sanctions.
- CWLTHAN-ACC funding classification compliance (residential)Residential aged care funding driven by AN-ACC classification of each resident.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with restrictive practices rules + behaviour support plans?
- Residential aged care providers.
- What triggers restrictive practices rules + behaviour support plans?
- Considering or using a restrictive practice on a consumer.
- When is restrictive practices rules + behaviour support plans due?
- Continuous; behaviour support plans reviewed minimum 12-monthly.
- What is the maximum penalty for restrictive practices rules + behaviour support plans?
- Civil penalties; sanctions; ACQSC banning orders
- What evidence is required for restrictive practices rules + behaviour support plans?
- Authorisation, BSP, informed consent records, regular review records, complaints log.
Source: https://agedcarequality.gov.au/providers/restrictive-practices. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.