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The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)

  • Mode of Delivery Blended
  • AccreditationNon-Awarded

Course Overview

The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) plays a vital role in the aged care sector, aimed at safeguarding the safety, health, and well-being of residents. This module offers a comprehensive overview of SIRS, highlighting its significance and outlining the responsibilities of aged care providers within the scheme.

In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of The Serious Incident Response Scheme and equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement and comply with the scheme in aged care settings.

Course Objectives

  • Identify the primary purpose of the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) in aged care.
  • List the key components that make up SIRS.
  • Recall the types of incidents that are covered under SIRS.
  • Identify the individuals and facilities to whom SIRS applies.
  • Discuss how providers should manage their roles to comply with SIRS requirements.
  • Explain the key benefits of implementing SIRS in aged care.
  • Recognize the common challenges faced in implementing SIRS.
  • Develop strategies to improve adherence to SIRS standards
  • Outline the steps involved in managing and reporting incidents under SIRS.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Content: Understand the significance of the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS).

  • Interactive Learning:Engage with interactive modules that illustrate about the various components of the scheme.

Who Should Enroll

This course is ideal for healthcare workers, including nurses, caregivers, and allied health professionals, who are involved in the health care industry, service providers providing supports or services including employees, contractors and volunteers.

Course Format

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) in aged care, highlighting its purpose, key components, types of incidents, application, roles and responsibilities of providers, benefits, challenges, and best practices for compliance. Participants will learn how to effectively manage and report incidents to ensure a safe environment for aged care residents.

By learning this course ,will ensure that learners not only understand the theoretical aspects of SIRS but also gain practical skills to effectively implement it in their aged care settings.

Digital Literacy

To enroll in this course, students must have digital literacy. This includes the ability to efficiently use computers, the internet, and related technology, such as navigating, managing files, and understanding basic online security. These skills are crucial for successfully engaging in and completing online coursework.