Resources
RAC communique – 27 November 2019
This communique summarises the meeting of the Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group held on 27 November 2019.
Report on the Outcome of Public Consultation on the Serious Incident Response Scheme
This report details outcomes from public consultation on the finer details of the operation of a Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS).
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – November 2019
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for November 2019.
Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport's Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities in Australia.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – October 2019
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for October 2019.
Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference for the RAC Funding Reform Working Group.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – September 2019
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for September 2019.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – August 2019
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for August 2019.
Aged care funding instrument (ACFI) monitoring report – July 2019
This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for July 2019.
Application for an extension to the timeframe for entering into an accommodation agreement
Residential aged care providers can apply for an extension to the timeframe to sign an accommodation agreement using this form.
Guidelines for Applying for the Higher Accommodation Supplement
Residential aged care providers use these guidelines to find out whether they're eligible for the higher accommodation supplement and to apply.
Resource Utilisation and Classification Study (RUCS) Reports
RUCS was a national study that looked into the needs, costs and classification of residential aged care. The RUCS reports describe the key parts of the study including a proposed new assessment and funding model called Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC).
PHN mental health care guidance – psychological treatment services for people with mental illness in residential aged care facilities
This guidance document provides advice to Primary Health Networks (PHNs) on expectations and strategies for commissioning psychological services targeting the mental health needs of people living in residential aged care facilities.
My Aged Care Process Overview – Residential Care
This diagram shows the key steps that providers should follow when providing residential care. It provides links, where available, to further guidance information.
Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) User Guide
This publication guides approved aged care providers on how to complete ACFI appraisals and reappraisals.
Adjusted Subsidy Determination 2016
This letter lists the services determined as adjusted subsidy residential aged care services.
Poster – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care
This poster has information on recognising and managing gastroenteritis (gastro). It includes a space to write the coordinator's name in the event of an outbreak.
Care and Services in Aged Care Homes – Information for Approved Providers
This guide is to help approved aged care providers deliver services in residential aged care.
Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Annual Report
This report provides the breakdown of days spent in each ACFI classification by state in a year.
Outbreak Coordinator's Handbook – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care
A handbook to assist aged care providers in making decisions about the prevention and control of gastroenteritis (gastro). It forms part of the Gastro-Info – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care.
Information Sheets – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care
A set of handouts and posters for aged care providers to prevent and manage gastroenteritis (gastro).
An alternative funding model for residential aged care
The department engaged the University of Wollongong to develop options and recommendations to help inform the design of future residential aged care funding models.
Residential aged care COVID-19 webinar
A webinar for residential aged care providers and their staff, on COVID-19 preparedness and prevention. It will include discussion on: preparing for outbreaks, when an outbreak is suspected and confirmed; and declaring an outbreak over.
Residential aged care reforms
This webinar will focus on the aged care reforms that will improve care in residential settings and make sure it is sustainable.
Preparing your aged care service for winter – response
The department is hosting a series of webinars to help aged care providers to prepare for, respond to and recover from winter viruses such as influenza, as well as continuing to respond to the threat of COVID-19. This is the second in the series focusing on ‘response’.
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