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
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Aged care funding reform committee The next committee meeting is planned for this Friday What’s New? The Care Minutes and 24/7 RN guide has been re-issued with some changes. Note the definition of the PCA working under direct / indirect supervision has changes per my previous communications. https://www.
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Aged Care Funding Reform Committee The RACFR Committee met last week with some robust discussions and debates. I have provided an overview, but keep in mind nothing is fixed until it is formally announced. The implementation of 24/7 Registered Nurses and supplement. Some important facts you should know: * Exemptions
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Aged Care Funding Reform Committee Outcomes We have not had another RACFRC meeting since last newsletter in December. So, no news is good news… sometimes. If I am made aware of any new developments, I will keep you posted. Handy emails for AN ACC Queries and Support * ANACCassessments@health.gov.
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Aged Care Funding Reform Committee The committee met to specifically discuss concerns and issues of the Department of Health and Minister of Health. The first topic which was quite a lengthy discussion amongst members was regarding the role and funding of Enrolled Nurses in Residential Aged Care Facilities. Focusing on