If, like me, you are a little addicted to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, amongst all the evidence and testimonies, you may notice a trend concerning management of risks. While it is accepted that risk management is potentially the driest topic on the planet, it is non-the less, a critical component of business management.

The area that surprises me the most, is where a risk is identified, perhaps recommendations have been given or even sanctions have been implemented and yet the policy and procedures relating to these areas are not updated or indeed created. 

The policies and procedures of an organisation are an essential part of governance.

If your organisation is in the midst of reviewing its compliance against the Aged Care Quality Standards, I would strongly advise that you begin with taking a close look at the governance structure of your organisation, including and importantly, clinical governance. Begin there and work outwards. If your current systems of policy and procedure management are outdated, implement a system to ensure this is addressed. If your risk management system is a bit shaky then act now to strengthen it. This task can be rather daunting and takes large doses of reflection and honest evaluation. The important thing is to make a start, have a plan and work consistently to achieve your objectives. Don’t know where to start? Thats easy, try out your risk management system by conducting a risk assessment, and then work from your highest risks downwards. 

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Bonnie

Co-Founder | Director