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[On Demand 2025]Restrictive Practice and Behaviour Support Plans

This 66-minute course is indispensable for navigating aged care reform and ensuring that your team is equipped to satisfy compliance requirements. It will empower your organisation to mitigate risks and demonstrate a dedication to delivering high-quality care, prioritising the rights, safety, and well-being of older Australians.

Who should attend? 

  • Clinical Staff: This includes clinical nurses, as well as doctors, allied health professionals, and other healthcare practitioners who are involved in the assessment, planning, and implementation of care that may include restrictive practices, such as chemical restraint.
  • Behaviour Support Practitioners: These are specialised professionals who are responsible for conducting functional behavioural assessments and developing comprehensive behaviour support plans. They are a core audience for any training on this topic.
  • Support Workers: This group includes aged care staff and support workers who are directly responsible for implementing the strategies outlined in a behaviour support plan. They need to understand and apply these plans correctly and safely.
  • Management and Governance Staff: Managers and leaders in aged care need training to ensure their organisations comply with legislative requirements and best practices. They are responsible for the governance of restrictive practices within their services.

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Anchor Academy’s Restrictive Practice and Behaviour Support Plans course represents a crucial training initiative designed for all personnel within an aged care organisation, encompassing roles from direct care workers to senior leadership. This comprehensive program equips participants with the practical knowledge and skills to comprehend and implement the new obligations under the Aged Care Act 2024 and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, thereby ensuring a commitment to person-centred care.

Why is this course essential for your organisation?

Ensure compliance with the new Aged Care Act

The course provides an in-depth examination of the Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025, which explicitly outline provider obligations concerning the use of restrictive practices and the implementation of Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs). 

Reduce incidents and build trust

The inappropriate application of restrictive practices can lead to severe incidents and complaints. By equipping your staff with a more profound understanding of what constitutes restrictive practice and how to apply it appropriately and ethically, you can proactively enhance care, cultivate trust with individuals and their families, and improve overall well-being.

Strengthen your governance framework

This course empowers your entire workforce to implement and uphold a culture of safety and quality. Restrictive practices and behaviour support are integral components throughout the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, impacting areas ranging from Standard 1 (The Individual) to Standard 7 (The Residential Community). The course clarifies roles and responsibilities for every team member, ensuring alignment with the Aged Care Code of Conduct.

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Meet Your Expert Facilitator

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Cynthia Payne

This session is facilitated by Cynthia Payne, Managing Director of Anchor Excellence. With extensive experience guiding aged care providers through regulatory change and complex clinical governance challenges, Cynthia brings a wealth of practical knowledge and strategic insight. Her leadership at Anchor Excellence is focused on empowering organisations to not only meet compliance standards but to truly excel in delivering person-centred, high-quality care. Cynthia is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and deep respect within the aged care sector.

This session will guide your team through the fundamental components of restrictive practices and behaviour support plans within the aged care context.
Participants will explore:

Definitions and regulatory requirements

Understanding the legal and ethical definitions of restrictive practices and your obligations under the new aged care legislation.

The five types of restrictive practices

A detailed review of chemical restraint, environmental restraint, mechanical restraint, physical restraint, and seclusion, including illustrative examples and appropriate usage guidelines.

Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs)

Learning the requirements for developing, implementing, and reviewing BSPs as an integral part of an individual’s Care and Services Plan.

Informed consent and substitute decision makers

Understanding the critical role of informed consent and the hierarchical structure for Restrictive Practices Substitute Decision-Makers (RPSDM).

Emergency provisions

Clarifying the infrequent circumstances under which a restrictive practice can be employed in an emergency, along with the requisite documentation and reporting procedures.

Person-centred care and positive strategies

Transitioning beyond restrictive practices to prioritise an understanding of the individual and the implementation of positive strategies to address behaviours of concern.

Documentation, reporting, and SIRS

Identifying inappropriate use of restrictive practices, comprehending your roles and responsibilities for reporting, and understanding how these incidents relate to the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS).

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Anchor Academy courses recognise and stay ahead to the challenges in the aged care industry. We will boost your career in the aged care industry by providing standout insights and offering certificates and credentials that can be shared in your portfolio.

Want to register for a group session or interested in a bespoke course for your team? Please click the ‘Group or Bespoke Sessions’ button below for group purchase enquiries. To request to pay by invoice, please email us at education@anchorexcellence.com.

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