Commonwealth Department of Health: Streamlined Consumer Assessment for Aged Care
Published: 2019 National
Of all the “key design issues” highlighted in the Discussion Paper, HCCA members are particularly concerned with embedding wellness and reablement into the aged care assessment process. We understand reablement to be a way of helping people to recover or relearn skills, to regain confidence, and to maximise their independence.…Royal Commission: Inquiry into Aged Care & Safety
Published: 2019 National
The Health Care Consumers’ Association (HCCA) is very pleased that the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was established. The Commission will undoubtedly uncover cases where older Australian’s have not been treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. In doing so, you will give them a voice…ACT Health: Consultation on Guidelines for Rehabilitation Aged & Community Services Client Management for NDIS-funded Services
Published: 2019 Local
We understand that RACS is developing a transition plan that will cover all those who have already used RACS’ services. However, we believe that consumers will continue to find that their service plan does not reflect their current needs on occasions. Therefore, we would like to see the policy and…ACT Health: Storage of S8 (Controlled) Medication in Residential Care Facilities
Published: 2021 Local
We know that it is important for consumers in residential care facilities to have access to controlled medicines for emergency administration. Controlled medicines are frequently used in residential care facilities to treat moderate to severe, acute or chronic pain.Consumer and Carer Experiences and Expectations of Home-Based Palliative Care in the ACT
Published: 2017 Local
This report documents consumer and carer experiences of palliative care in the ACT. Published September 2017