Like many other organisations, WDHS is required to maintain compliance with standards established by the ACHS. Standards cover the broad functions of the organisation and include areas such as staff competency, quality of patient care, emergency procedures and risk management. In May 2005, external surveyors representing the ACHS visited WDHS to examine our compliance with the standards. It is pleasing to report that the organisation’s commitment to the provision of best practice standards and continued improvement was rewarded with achievement of accreditation for the maximum period of four years. Feedback from the surveyors was positive. There were no high priority recommendations and all standards meet the mandatory requirements, with commendations for Leadership, Management and Education.
Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency
Every effort is made to ensure each of our aged care facilities maintains compliance with requirements of the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency. In a structured and ongoing way, measures are implemented to ensure compliance with each of the specified 44 standards. In November 2004, a support visit from representatives of the Agency confirmed that WDHS was maintaining compliance. A further support visit is due in 2005, with a full re-accreditation survey in 2006.