Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00933:reg:34
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00933
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 34
Character Range: 68823–70532

34  Approved provider must inform care recipients etc. about site audit
 (1) The approved provider of a residential service must take all reasonable steps to ensure that each care recipient of the service, and the nominated representatives of such a care recipient, are made aware of the following matters:
 (a) that a site audit of the service is to be conducted;
 (b) the period during which the site audit could occur;
 (c) that the care recipients of the service and the nominated representatives of those care recipients:
 (i) will be given an opportunity to talk to members of the assessment team for the site audit; and
 (ii) may give information to the Commission about the care and services those care recipients are receiving;
 (d) how to contact the Commission.
 (2) The reasonable steps taken by the approved provider of the residential service under subsection (1) must include, but are not limited to, the following:
 (a) giving written information (including the form of words specified in the notice given to the provider under paragraph 33(1)(a) or 46(1)(a)) to each care recipient of the service and the nominated representatives of such a care recipient;
 (b) displaying copies of the poster given to the approved provider under paragraph 33(1)(b) or 46(1)(b) in one or more prominent locations at the premises of the service.
  (3) The approved provider of the residential service must comply with subsection (1) as soon as practicable after the later of the following events occurs:
 (a) the approved provider receives the notice given under paragraph 33(1)(a) or 46(1)(a);
 (b) the approved provider makes the application under subsection 27(2) for the re‑accreditation of the service.