Application for accreditation
What is the application for accreditation?
The Agency’s application for accreditation is used by approved providers when applying for accreditation. The application is designed to allow electronic completion and lodgement. It may be used by single or stand alone users or it may be networked to support multiple users. The electronic application has built in hints (self-assessment prompts) to assist you to complete your application for a further period of accreditation.
How is the new application for accreditation different?
We have made some improvements to the application for accreditation, including:
- a simpler application form and process by removing the need for attached documents
- technical improvements such as compatibility with the new Windows Vista operating system and an upgrade to the backup server product
- improvements to user instructions
- inclusion of performance measures in the self-assessment prompts
- revised self- assessment prompts to ensure they are in line with the Results and processes guide.
We will continue to accept electronic applications in the 2005 (version 2) software until 1 March 2009. After that date, electronic applications must be in the 2008 version. If you are submitting the 2005 (version 2) electronic application, please ensure you download the latest hardcopy of the application self-assessment prompts and note, you are no longer required to attach the residential aged care home’s organisation chart, resident material, building plan or the residential aged care home’s vision statement. These documents are to be provided to the assessment team during the entry meeting of the site visit.
If you have commenced an application for a further period of accreditation using the 2005 (version 2) software, you can continue using the old version, or you can download the 2008 (version 3) software and continue your application in the new software. The information, which is backed up in the 2005 version, will appear in the 2008 version.
Note: This application does not apply to commencing homes (new residential aged care homes). Please contact your local state office for more information.
Before beginning to prepare an application for accreditation we recommend you read a series of information sheets about Accreditation.
What information do I need to know before downloading the new application?
IMPORTANT: Please read all of the information below to assist you to determine which items you should download.
You can download the 2008 (version 3) electronic application for accreditation and instructions by following the steps outlined below. Please refer to the section that is applicable to your computer or network environment.
System requirements
The 2008 (version 3) electronic application for accreditation software can be downloaded for use on Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista environments. There are additional notes regarding the Vista environment below. While the electronic application for accreditation software can be run on Windows 98, please note this operating system does not support Firebird services for networking the application.
VistaPC
If your Vista PC does not have a previous version of the accreditation software installed, you may continue to install the new software. For Vista users with the previous 2005 (version 2) application software installed on their systems, click here for additional instructions before installing the 2008 version.
Windows 95 and NT
Microsoft no longer supports these operating systems, therefore the 2008 (version 3) electronic application software was not revised to effectively run on Windows 95 or NT.
If you have a Windows 95 or NT and have the 2005 (version 2) electronic application software, you can submit your application using the 2005 version until 1 March 2009. Ensure you download the latest hardcopy of the application self-assessment prompts.
IMPORTANT: If you have the 2005 (version 2) electronic application software on your computer or network and are installing the 2008 (version 3) electronic application software, you will be prompted to ensure your 2005 files are backed up. Please read the Terms and conditions during the installation of the new software for more information.
Download times for the electronic application will vary according to the bandwidth of your Internet connection and the capacity of your computer. The electronic application and supporting material uses 7.95 Mb.
If you are using a 56k modem with dial up connection we suggest that you request a CD. You can request the electronic application on CD by clicking here.
How can I download the 2008 (version 3) application for accreditation?
Click here to download the electronic application for accreditation. Note: You will be prompted to fill in a form before you download the application. The information you provide here will enable us to contact you about any updates to the software.
The electronic application for accreditation contains on-line help text to assist with navigating and completing the application. Click here to download a PDF version of the application for accreditation help file (PDF version last updated October 2008).
Please note you are no longer required to attach the residential aged care home’s organisational chart, resident material, building plan or the residential aged care home’s vision statement. These documents are to be provided to the assessment team during the entry meeting of the site visit. If you do not have the 2005 version of the software, please call our help desk on 1800 462 235 or email helpdesk@accreditation.org.au.
What if I’m having problems with the software?
If you are unable to download the electronic application from our website www.accreditation.org.au or have a technical query please call our help desk on 1800 462 235 or email helpdesk@accreditation.org.au.
What if I want to complete a hardcopy application?
If you intend to complete a hardcopy application click here to download a PDF version of the application for accreditation (PDF version last updated October 2008).
How can I request a CD?
If you are unable to download the application from our website you can request a CD. If you have a technical query please call our help desk on 1800 462 235 or email helpdesk@accreditation.org.au.
What should I do before submitting my application for accreditation?
Your accreditation application is important. If you are about to submit an application for accreditation, please read the following information carefully. This will ensure there are no delays or problems in processing renewal of the residential aged care home’s accreditation.
We cannot proceed with an application unless it is valid (as required in the Accreditation Grant Principles 1999). To ensure the application is valid, check the following:
- The Agency approved application form is used and completed in all respects including administrative information.
- The appropriate fee is paid for all of the allocated places in the residential aged care home. If you are paying the fees via EFT, the RACS ID must be included in the EFT reference line. If submitting multiple applications at the same time, please ensure each residential aged care home has a separate EFT payment and that the applicable RACS id is referenced in each EFT payment. More information on fees.
Please be aware that providing false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal Codes Act 1995.
