ACAS - Aged Care Assessment Service Flashcards
1
Q
Who can refer to ACAS?
A
Anyone
2
Q
What does ACAS do?
A
Comprehensively assess
Facilitate access
Determine eligibility
3
Q
Target group of ACAS?
A
> 70
Indigenous >50
4
Q
Assessment Framework for ACAS?
A
Med Hx MEds Physical function ADLs Social situation Cognition Psych Cultural Home Environment Restorative approach
5
Q
Respite care is?
A
Break for the carer.
Planned activity group
Residential
6
Q
Assessment outcomes in ACAS?
A
Carer support Personal alarm Volunteer services Cultural/dementia services Private providers
