Disappointingly the key principle to AN ACC where evidence was to be kept separate from clinical documentation has now changed. After many of us struggled to achieve the correct AN ACC class for our residents based on the principles of AN ACC, I addressed this issue with our Department of
Opinion
The changes to AN ACC on 1 October supported the fair work commission's decision to raise award wages across all roles in residential aged care. BUT ... was the entire increase passed on through AN ACC? The 2025 increase in AN ACC also includes the outbreak management supplement and
Opinion
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission now receive data from aged care provider's QFR and AFR. This information is risk rated to determine facilities who are under financial stress. The ACQSC have proven financial stress and non compliance to standards are aligned. If you can't
Update
Hi Everyone, It has been some time since my last newsletter with AN ACC and industry updates. I have been working full time on a consulting project for a provider here in the Hunter and was excited to work alongside their staff and see the organisation develop their strategic plans
News
ATACA is an Association of Independent Aged Care Advisors working together to support problem-solving and service delivery to the Australian Aged Care Sector across a range of identified key service areas. We're currently doing a bit of renovation on our website as we move everything over to a
Update
Hi Everyone, Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their ongoing support to me and the development of AN ACC systems and processes. Your feedback has been invaluable to guide the changes made by the Department of Health and Ageing in AN ACC for 2023
Opinion
Consultants in aged care have increased exponentially over recent years– this rise is likely to be related to the overwhelming and complex changes we have experienced in our aged care industry. The new Aged Care Act implemented on July 1, 2024 has influenced the redesign of our Aged Care Quality
Update
Hi Everyone, Now we are a full year into working with our funding tool, the Department of Health are undertaking series of analysis to determine if any changes are needed to the model, the class’s, the NWAU and approach to the price point. No doubt there will be advice
Opinion
Motivational quotes on change are great for giving me the framework and impetus to maintain momentum on my work in designing and delivering education to inform and empower our aged care industry. Like many readers, I also feel overwhelmed with the amount of change that we have recently undertaken whilst
Update
Aged Care Funding Reform Committee Our August meeting primarily focused on a restructure of palliative care funding: The Department has received feedback from providers the current classification processes for new residents who enter RACF for the purpose of receiving palliative care (Class 1) and existing residents whose condition declines to
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Aged Care Funding Reform Committee The Department of Health have requested the following information be shared: We have some messages around 24/7 registered nurse (RN) reporting, the 24/7 RN supplement, enrolled nurses (ENs), AN-ACC funding and care minutes, that we are keen for working group members to spread
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Aged Care Funding Reform Committee Our June meeting was held 9 June, with some very informative discussions: The Dept is in consultation with the Quality and Safety Commission to explore opportunities available to aged care providers in reducing the administrative burden of respite documentation without risking client safety or receiving