SIRS Reporting Basics for Managers
Know your reporting obligations under the Serious Incident Response Scheme.
Description
Play your part in protecting older Australians from abuse and neglect!
Managers play a key role in ensuring that serious incidents are properly reported under the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS). In this set, learners will learn the foundational knowledge necessary to be familiar with the SIRS and meet your reporting obligations. Learners will be empowered to protect the rights of the older Australians at your service.
Learning Objective
By the end of this question set, learners will be able to:
- Identify reportable incidents in aged care according to the SIRS guidelines.
- Recall key facts about the SIRS to guide its implementation.
Questions
- Unreasonable use of force
- Psychological or emotional abuse
- Unlawful sexual contact
- Unexpected death
- Unexplained absence
- Neglect
- Restrictive practices
- Stealing and coercion
- What is the purpose of the SIRS?
- Two parts of the SIRS
- Priority of an incident
- Reporting timeframes
- Record keeping
- How to report
- Role of the Commission

SIRS Reporting Basics for Managers
Know your reporting obligations under the Serious Incident Response Scheme.
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