Introducing a state-wide system of quality assurance in community group homes

OBJECTIVE This paper documents the method and outcome of a project to introduce, throughout NSW, qualitative reviews of community group homes for people with disabilities. METHOD Set up demonstrations/training quality assurance reviews of group homes across the state to demonstrate the strengths and potential benefits of implementing such a scheme. Ensure key people participate in this marketing exercise. RESULTS Data suggest that the quality review demonstrations were well received, with 5 of the 7 regions introducing similar systems still in operation on a 2-year follow-up.