Aged Care Resources for GPs
ENHANCED PRIMARY CARE IN RACFs
MBS Item Numbers for RACF
GP Desktop Guide to MBS Item Number PDF (39KB)
Summary of EPC in RACFs
Comprehensive Medical Assessment (ITEM 712)
Comprehensive Medical Assessment (Item 712) - A CMA form is available in Medical Director however in many of the local RACFs they use a Common Admission form the GP only needs to complete page 4 to claim the CMA item.
| Overview of Comprehensive Medical Assessment Items 712 |
PDF (24KB) |
| Common Admission to RACF Form (2008 update) |
PDF (53KB) |
| Medical Assessment of CMA (page 4) MD (Medical Director) Template |
MD TEMPLATE RTF (18.3KB) |
| CMA Flowchart (Published April 2008 GP Newsletter ) |
PDF (411KB) |
| CMA FAQ sheet (Published April 2008 GP Newsletter) |
PDF (302KB) |
Residential Medication Management Reviews (ITEM 903)
Contribution to Care Plan (ITEM 731)
Referral to Allied Health Services
Case Conference Items (ITEMS 734-738 and 775-779)
Other EPC Resources
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Information leaflet for residents on EPC items in RACF |
PDF (71KB) |
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Resident Consent Form for individual EPC Items |
PDF (40KB) |
GPs PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR RACFs
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GPs as Educators in RACFs 2008 Calendar |
PDF (12KB) |
| Primary Care in RACFs (Bedside Tutorials) |
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| Program Overview |
PDF (33KB) |
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Roles & Responsibilities of GP Facilitator, RACF and Division |
PDF (28KB) |
| GP Facilitator Checklist |
PDF (28KB) |
| Patient Consent Form |
PDF (32KB) |
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
| Guidelines for Medication Management in Residential Aged Care Facilities APAC 2002 |
PDF (30KB) |
| Regional Medication Advisory Committee Terms of Reference |
PDF (21KB) |
| RMAC Nurse Initiated Medication Policy |
PDF (21KB) |
| RMAC Nurse Initiated Medication List |
PDF (16KB) |
| RMAC Strategies for Improving Prescription Management in RACFs |
PDF (27KB) |
NSW Health Key Principles for the Production &
Use of Computer-generated Medications Charts in RACFs |
PDF (58KB) |
| Residential Medication Management Reviews (Item 903) |
PDF (550KB) |
TRANSFER OF MEDICAL CARE - GP TO GP FOR PATIENTS ENTERING RACFs
HOSPITAL INTERFACE
RACF Transfer to Hospital Form (Nursing) - this form was developed and piloted by local RACFs, Sutherland Hospital and the Division. Through collaboration with the SESIAHS the form has been further enhanced for use by RACFs and all hospitals in the SESIAHS. It is suggested that RACFs use this form when transferring a patient to hospital. This form is used by all the hospitals in the SESIAHS when discharging a patient to an RACF.
| RACF Transfer to Hospital Form - Nursing |
PDF (332KB) |
| RACF & SESIAHS Aged Care Discharge Summary Form |
PDF (29KB) |
SOUTHCARE DIRECTORY
| Overview of Southcare |
PDF (KB) |
| Southcare Services – description of each service, referral criteria and how to refer |
PDF (KB) |
| Southcare GP fax referral to non-medical service MD (Medical Director) Template |
MD TEMPLATE RTF (KB) |
| Southcare GP fax referral to non-medical service |
WORD (KB) |
| Southcare referral to Geriatrician (for Medical Director) |
MD TEMPLATE RTF (KB) |
| Southcare referral to Geriatrician |
WORD (KB) |
| Southcare referral to Podiatrist |
WORD (KB) |
SUTHERLAND SHIRE SENIORS SERVICES DIRECTORY
This provides a list of health and welfare services for seniors living in the Sutherland Shire. CLICK HERE (PDF) to download the directory or go to this link http://www.sutherland.nsw.gov.au
INFORMATION SYSTEM - REGISTER AND REMINDER SYSTEM FOR RACF PATIENTS
Guideline of how to set up a Residential Aged Care Facility register and reminder system PDF (71KB)
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING
DEMENTIA
PALLIATIVE CARE
FALLS
GENERAL CLINICAL GUIDELINES/BEST PRACTICE INFORMATION
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN
The Office of the Public Guardian exists to promote the rights and interests of people with disabilities through the practice of guardianship, advocacy and education. The Guardianship Tribunal appoints the NSW Public Guardian as guardian of last resort and the Public Guardian then acts as a substitute decision-maker for people under his guardianship. http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/opg/ll_opg.nsf/pages/OPG_index
SURVIVING THE MAZE
A series of 60 information sheets written specifically for people who are caring for an older family member or friend. Click here to download these information or go this link http://www.survivingthemaze.org.au
AGED CARE FUNDING INSTRUMENT (ACFI)
The Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) is a new funding tool for aged care facilities. It is important to note that there should be no change to the practice of GPs working within residential aged care facilities, however it is important to know how this new tool will impact on the care needs of your residents. GPs visiting RACFs are advised to liaise with their RACFs to discuss mechanisms that can facilitate the sharing of information collected from ACFI. For further information please refer to the following website http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-acfi-aboutacfi.htm . Links to useful resources below:
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