As previously advised, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will contact your aged care service to arrange a meeting with any younger people you are caring for to discuss their eligibility to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency has released the October 2017 issue of their ‘Quality Standard’ newsletter.
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In Case You Missed It – Below are links to recent articles on Aged Care and Healthcare that may be of interest.
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AAA – A new palliative approach for residential aged care
AAA – Aged care in America is expanding its base
AAA – National elder abuse peak body given green light
ITNews – Govt details plan to share de-identified e-health data
SBS – Flu kills 116 patients in aged care across Victoria after horror season
AGE – Old and sick: The accelerating rate of transfers from nursing homes to hospitals
TWS – Bupa aged care workers strike in VIC – but staffing remains a sector-wide issue
TWS – Lewis Kaplan appointed first-ever Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) CEO
AAA – Call for urgent changes to enduring power process to stop elder abuse
AAA – New tool better supporting care of wounds at end of life
ACG – Resident’s feel ‘at home’ with new care approach
AAA – Sector to debate ACFI change proposals
ZDNet – Australian government details Govpass digital ID
SMH – Cost cutting and understaffing of aged care homes leads to rationing and neglect
TWS – Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) signs deal with Global Ageing Network (GAN)
ACG – Silent disco does wonders for seniors and those with dementia
The Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health, the Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP has released the Review of the Aged Care Funding Instrument Report.
The department engaged Applied Aged Care Solutions to undertake the review and provide recommendations, focusing on:
• adapting the tool to be suitable for an external model;
• reducing subjectivity in relevant needs assessment questions; and
• bringing the tool in line with contemporary care practices.
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Review of the Aged Care Funding Instrument
Media Release: New report outlines residential aged care funding reform options (.pdf)
Review of the Aged Care Funding Instrument Report
Review of the Aged Care Funding Instrument Report Part 1: Summary Report June 2017 (.pdf)
Review of the Aged Care Funding Instrument Report Part 2: Main Report June 2017 (.pdf)
Review of the Aged Care Funding Instrument Report Part 3: References & Appendices June 2017 (.pdf)
The high risk season for major Australian weather events and bushfires has already commenced so it is important that all aged care providers are prepared to respond to emergency events.
Maintaining quality care under these circumstances requires effective emergency risk management and planning.
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The Turnbull Government is providing more than $60 million for new projects that will help improve quality and access to palliative care.
The funding announced today includes $45.4 million through the National Palliative Care Projects grants initiative for 12 projects that will help people on their final journey, and their families, with end-of-life care.
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The department conducted a second wave of research in late 2016 – early 2017 to evaluate the implementation of My Aged Care amongst consumers, assessors, service providers and other key stakeholder groups.
The objectives were to evaluate experiences and perceptions of the aged care system and My Aged Care since the first wave of research in early 2016.
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The department is reviewing the National Screening and Assessment Form (NSAF) in response to feedback from the sector. This is a high priority to support a more effective and streamlined assessment process.
We would like to hear your ideas on areas for improvement. All aged care stakeholders are invited to participate.
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The Department of Health has released a new edition of its ‘Information for Aged Care Providers’ newsletter.
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The department has received a number of enquiries from providers about when an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment is required. A subsidy cannot be paid to an approved provider for providing care to a person, unless the person is approved under the Aged Care Act 1997 (the Act) as a care recipient.
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