The trial is expected to start in late 2019 and run until mid-2020. It will:

• test the AN-ACC assessment tool and supporting software, hardware and IT systems
• test the processes to manage an assessment workforce, and
• confirm findings about the expected distribution of resident classifications.

Approved providers were invited to participate in the trial through an Expression of Interest process. Assessment delivery partners were recently sought through an open Request For Tender.

The department is developing a sampling strategy to ensure the trial provides representative coverage of regions and types of facilities, and will advise approved providers of the outcome after we engage the assessment partners.

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Residential aged care funding reform

Residential Aged Care Funding Reform Trial: Factsheet (.pdf)