You'll learn about the Serious Incident Reporting Scheme and your obligations about reportable incidents.

• SIRS is designed to protect aged care consumers from serious incidents.

• Incident Management Systems (IMS) must be in place to prevent and manage incidents.

• Eight types of reportable incidents must be reported to theAged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

• Priority 1 incidents must be reported within 24 hours; Priority 2 incidents must be reported within 30 days.

• Aged care workers must report incidents immediately and contribute to the safety and well-being of consumers.