11th September 2025

Proactively Managing High-Impact Risks in Aged Care: Your Essential Resource

Anchor Policy

Author

Nona Bai

In today’s aged care landscape, proactively managing high-impact and high-prevalence (HIHP) risks is not just a matter of compliance, it’s fundamental to providing exceptional care. Aged care homes consistently face challenges from significant clinical risks such as falls, urinary tract infections, vision impairment, and pain management. Effectively preparing for these scenarios is crucial for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of older Australians and meeting the Aged Care Quality Standards.
A truly effective risk management strategy requires more than just good intentions. It demands a robust framework and practical, accessible tools for your entire team. At Anchor Excellence, we’ve developed a comprehensive, two-part solution designed to embed excellence in your clinical risk management, from governance to frontline care.

The Foundation: A Practical Guide for Your Team

For hands-on, daily application, we’ve created the High-Impact, High-Prevalence Risk Guidance Resource. This resource guide is designed specifically for aged care professionals, equipping them with the up-to-date knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of high-mpact, high-prevalence risk. It’s an essential desktop resource for your clinical leaders and staff.  
We are thrilled to announce that this invaluable booklet will be available at the upcoming Ageing Australia Conference, 30th September to 2nd October. Visit the Anchor Excellence booth to secure your copy and empower your team with best practice insights.  Or you can purchase directly from us – contact us to find out more.



The Framework: An End-to-End Policy Package

While the Guidance Resource equips your team, our High-Impact, High-Prevalence Risk Policy Package provides the organisational structure to ensure consistency and compliance. This package moves beyond theory, offering a complete system for identifying, mitigating, and monitoring clinical risks across your entire operation. 
Our expertise is rooted in a deep understanding of the aged care sector’s operational, clinical, governance, and financial dimensions, ensuring our documents are not only compliant but also practical and easy to implement.  
This comprehensive package includes:
A Detailed HIHP Risk Assessment Policy and Process: A structured approach to identifying and mitigating prevalent risks.  
Clinical Risk Management Processes: Clear frameworks for first, second, and third-line defence and oversight against clinical risks.  
Clinical Risk Management Audit Tool: An essential resource for tracking progress, ensuring accountability, and maintaining quality assurance.  
52 Consumer Resources and Fact Sheets: Ready-to-use materials to inform and engage residents and their families.  
Choosing from our Anchor Policy suite means you are accessing expert-led documentation that aligns with evidence-based practices. We tailor all documents to your organisation by incorporating your logo, brand colours, and internal naming conventions, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into your existing systems. 


Contact us today to learn more!


Take the Next Step Towards Clinical Excellence

Whether you need a practical guide for your frontline staff or a complete policy overhaul for your organisation, Anchor Excellence has the solution.
Visit us at the Ageing Australia Conference to purchase your copy of the HIHP Guidance Resource.
Contact us today to learn more about the complete HIHP Policy Package.

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