Common use of Aged Care Services Clause in Contracts

Aged Care Services. Aged Care Assessment Program (ACAP) Through this program, TEHS will maintain/improve the independence and ability of older people to remain at home and, should this be required, exercise its Commonwealth delegation to approve people for admission to residential aged care facilities. ACAP will continue to provide multi-disciplinary, comprehensive holistic assessments which include psychosocial, medical and functional aspects. Following assessments, ACAP will then recommend and coordinate appropriate services that meet clients, carers and family needs. This may include referral for home care supports, support to carers, approvals for Residential Respite and Community Aged Care Packages (CACP), Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) and Transition Care. ACAP will also provide education and training to clients, family, carers, external and internal service providers, build community capacity, gather electronic data, and identify gaps in services.

Aged Care Services. Aged Care Assessment Program (ACAP) Through this program, TEHS CAHS will maintain/improve the independence and ability of older people to remain at home and, should this be required, exercise its Commonwealth delegation to approve people for admission to residential aged care facilities. ACAP will continue to provide multi-disciplinary, comprehensive holistic assessments which include psychosocial, medical and functional aspects. Following assessments, ACAP will then recommend and coordinate appropriate services that meet clients, carers and family needs. This may include referral for home care supports, support to carers, approvals for Residential Respite and Community Aged Care Packages (CACP), Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) and Transition Care. ACAP will also provide education and training to clients, family, carers, external and internal service providers, build community capacity, gather electronic data, and identify gaps in services.