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The Aged Care Assessment Teams National Register provides information on the location and functions of each ACAT. This register is distributed to all Assessment Teams, State Health Authorities and other key agencies involved in aged care.
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(1 supplier)For information contact ILCNSW on 1300 452 679
*Commonwealth funded regionally based Assessment Teams are located throughout Australia. Most are located in major public hospitals or in community health centres.
*The role of ACATs is to assess the physical, medical, psychological and social needs of frail older people for entry to residential aged care facilities and receipt of Community Aged Care Packages and to ensure that older people gain access to available care services appropriate to their needs.
*The REGISTER provides information on:
- location and functions of each ACAT. Wherever possible, a map has been provided together with lists of some towns which the ACAT serves.
- whether each team operates:
*a Nursing Home waiting list
*a Hostel waiting list
*a Respite booking service
- contact the Evaluation Unit in each State for details. The main function of these units is to collate, analyse and report data supplied by the ACATs They also provide training to help assessment teams use and maintain the computerised data collection systems
Publisher: Commonwealth of Australia
Publication Place: Canberra
Year Published: 2004
Call Aged Care Information Line 1800 500 853 or
Commonwealth Care Link Centre 1800 052 222
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre New South Wales (ILCNSW) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILCNSW for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
| Supplier | Location | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dept of Health (formerly Dept of Health and Ageing) | Woden, ACT, Australia | Sales: 02 6289 1555 (switchboard) Fax: 02 6289 5163 Toll Free: 1800 020 103 |
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