2026 Source Brief - How to Interpret Rest Home Audit Reports
2026 Source Brief
Sector evidence
Sector body
June 2026
Next review not yet scheduled
New Zealand
Medium confidence
published
SNZ editorial review
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Short Answer
1 year = serious concerns The Summary of Attainment table shows how many criteria were assessed and their ratings: Section CI FA PA UA NA Total 1.
Key Points
- •4 years = strong performance
- •3 years = satisfactory
- •2 years = concerns requiring monitoring
- •1 year = serious concerns
- •Overall assessment — positive, mixed, or concerning language
- •Key strengths — what the facility does well
Full Summary & Notes
Every audit report begins with a front section containing: - 4 years = strong performance - 3 years = satisfactory - 2 years = concerns requiring monitoring - 1 year = serious concerns The Summary of Attainment table shows how many criteria were assessed and their ratings: Section CI FA PA UA NA Total 1. Our Rights 2 8 1 0 0 11 2. Workforce & Structure 0 5 2 0 0 7 3. Pathways to Wellbeing 1 9 3 0 0 13 4. Person-Centred & Safe 0 10 1 0 0 11 5. Infection Prevention 0 6 1 0 0 7 6. Restraint & Seclusion 0 4 0 0 0 4 - More than 20% PA/UA across all criteria - Any UA (Unattained) ratings - PA/UA concentrated in clinical care sections (3, 5, 6) - Repeat PA ratings in same section across audits The Criteria Recorded for Continuous Improvement table shows where the facility exceeds minimum standards. While less critical than CARs, CI ratings indicate: - Innovation in care delivery - Investment in quality improvement - Staff engagement and leadership - Resident-centred approaches Audit reports should be read alongside:
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