Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission has shared a letter to the sector, advising of a change to the reporting of pressure injuries in aged residential care (ARC) from 1 July 2024. It outlines the reporting process of Severity Assessment Code (SAC) 1 and 2 adverse events to Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission (Te Tāhū Hauora) and also provides information on how to submit adverse event reports.
Please find the following documents (clickable links) in relation to this update:
1. Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission’s letter to the sector
2. ARC Severity Assessment Code (SAC) Examples 2024
3. Adverse Events submission form – Part A
4. Adverse Events submission form – Part B
If you have any questions please get in touch with the ACA office or directly with HealthCERT or Te Tāhū Hauora.
