Certification of Aged Care Facilities
What is Certification?
Certification is a detailed inspection of Aged Care Facilities undertaken by independent consultants appointed by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. Each inspection results in an overall score being awarded to the Aged Care Facility. This score is based on various aspects including bed density, fire safety, resident facilities, staff amenities, and many other areas.
Certification is an ongoing process, which aims to raise the standard and living conditions of all Aged Care Facilities. Existing facilities were required to be upgraded by 2008 to meet the new privacy and space requirements of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing policy.
SBArchitects and the Certification of Aged Care Facilities
SBArchitects has a wealth of experience related to the Commonwealth Certification process, and is a recognised certifier. We have been actively involved in advising clients of the most cost effective strategies for complying with present and future Certification requirements.
Certification Assistant is a software program developed by SBArchitects, which aids the assessment of facilities and allows the preparation of a cost effective strategy to achieve the highest possible score within the project budget.
Access Certification
An integral part of aged care design is an understanding of the access requirements for the aged and people with a disability required by the various codes and regulations. These include:
We have Accredited Membership of the Association of Access Consultants in Australia and this credential allows us to provide certification to Councils and other authorities that our designs meet all the Access requirements applicable to each project.
Project team members have an extensive up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the practical application of these standards and regulations.
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