Better health and ageing for all Australians

Aged Care Assessment Teams

Guidelines

List of guidelines relating to ACATs

In this section:

Community Packaged Care Guidelines
The guidelines provide a complete guide to Australian Government funded Packaged Care Programs. This document explains the Australian Government’s policy and operational context for the Packaged Care Programs.

Policy
Relevant policies for the Aged Care Assessment Program (ACAP) developed in consultation with the Commonwealth and State / Territory Governments.

Assessment and Approval
Guidelines for assessing applicants as care recipients and instructions on use of the Application and Approval Form

Aged Care Assessment Program Data Dictionary Version 2.0
The Aged Care Assessment Program Data Dictionary Version 2.0 has been revised to take account of legislative changes, amendments to the National Transaction File Format and on-going development of the Aged Care Assessment Program.

Aged Care Client Record (ACCR) User Guide - December 2010
The Aged Care Client Record (ACCR) User Guide is a guide to the accurate recording of application, assessment and approval data in the ACCR form. This version is for use with ACCR3020(0709) or later.

Arrangements to Access Aged Care Client Record from DHS-Medicare's Aged Care Online Claiming Website
Increased security has been implemented to access the Aged Care Client Record (ACCR) as the personal information in the ACCR is classified as 'protected information' under the Aged Care Act 1997.

Transition Care Program - Program Guidelines - 2005
The Transition Care Program Guidelines 2005 is a resource for approved providers, service providers and officers of the Department of Health and Ageing and all State and Territory government health departments.

Operational
The Commonwealth Aged Care Assessment Program Operational Guidelines outline the Commonwealth's policy and operational requirements for the Aged Care Assessment Program into the future.

Residential Care Manual
The Residential Care Manual is a comprehensive source document for management and staff of residential care facilities and officers in State Offices of the Department. It explains the Australian Government's policy provisions and operational requirements for facilities.
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