sec.8Matters prescribed for level 3 accreditation decision— Act , s 44

### sec.8 Matters prescribed for level 3 accreditation decision— Act , s 44 This section prescribes matters for section 44 (c) of the Act . In having regard to the matter mentioned in section 44 (a) of the Act , the chief executive must consider whether the following matters apply— Human resource management The service provider ensures staff who provide personal care services hold a current qualification for the administration of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Access to externally provided support services Personal care services for residents are delivered, to the extent possible, through entities external to the residential service. Financial and clerical support Residents have management of their own financial affairs to the extent possible or have entities external to the residential service help with financial decisions. If residents require clerical support or help in managing their daily finances, practices are transparent and ensure accountability for funds held for residents. Assistance with medication If residents ask for help in taking their medication in accordance with medical directions, help is given in accordance with the guideline for medication assistance in residential services with level 3 accreditation published by the department on the department’s website. Health care Residents have a choice of health care provider. If necessary, residents are encouraged and helped to maintain their physical, dental and mental health. Clothing Residents are supported to ensure they have access to and wear clothing appropriate to the situation and climate. Hygiene management The personal hygiene needs of residents are met in a way consistent with individual needs and respect for dignity and privacy. Preservation of social networks The importance of preserving family relationships and informal social networks is recognised and supported. Choice and decision making Residents participate in decisions about the services they receive. Residents are able to exercise choice and control over their lifestyle if this does not unreasonably infringe on the rights of other residents. (sec.8-ssec.1) This section prescribes matters for section 44 (c) of the Act . (sec.8-ssec.2) In having regard to the matter mentioned in section 44 (a) of the Act , the chief executive must consider whether the following matters apply— (sec.8-ssec) Human resource management The service provider ensures staff who provide personal care services hold a current qualification for the administration of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (sec.8-ssec-oc.2) Access to externally provided support services Personal care services for residents are delivered, to the extent possible, through entities external to the residential service. (sec.8-ssec-oc.3) Financial and clerical support Residents have management of their own financial affairs to the extent possible or have entities external to the residential service help with financial decisions. If residents require clerical support or help in managing their daily finances, practices are transparent and ensure accountability for funds held for residents. (sec.8-ssec-oc.4) Assistance with medication If residents ask for help in taking their medication in accordance with medical directions, help is given in accordance with the guideline for medication assistance in residential services with level 3 accreditation published by the department on the department’s website. (sec.8-ssec-oc.5) Health care Residents have a choice of health care provider. If necessary, residents are encouraged and helped to maintain their physical, dental and mental health. (sec.8-ssec-oc.6) Clothing Residents are supported to ensure they have access to and wear clothing appropriate to the situation and climate. (sec.8-ssec-oc.7) Hygiene management The personal hygiene needs of residents are met in a way consistent with individual needs and respect for dignity and privacy. (sec.8-ssec-oc.8) Preservation of social networks The importance of preserving family relationships and informal social networks is recognised and supported. (sec.8-ssec-oc.9) Choice and decision making Residents participate in decisions about the services they receive. Residents are able to exercise choice and control over their lifestyle if this does not unreasonably infringe on the rights of other residents. - • The service provider ensures staff who provide personal care services hold a current qualification for the administration of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. - • Personal care services for residents are delivered, to the extent possible, through entities external to the residential service. - • Residents have management of their own financial affairs to the extent possible or have entities external to the residential service help with financial decisions. - • If residents require clerical support or help in managing their daily finances, practices are transparent and ensure accountability for funds held for residents. - • If residents ask for help in taking their medication in accordance with medical directions, help is given in accordance with the guideline for medication assistance in residential services with level 3 accreditation published by the department on the department’s website. - • Residents have a choice of health care provider. - • If necessary, residents are encouraged and helped to maintain their physical, dental and mental health. - • Residents are supported to ensure they have access to and wear clothing appropriate to the situation and climate. - • The personal hygiene needs of residents are met in a way consistent with individual needs and respect for dignity and privacy. - • The importance of preserving family relationships and informal social networks is recognised and supported. - • Residents participate in decisions about the services they receive. - • Residents are able to exercise choice and control over their lifestyle if this does not unreasonably infringe on the rights of other residents.