New aged care allied health needs assessment tool

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New aged care allied health needs assessment tool

We are seeking feedback on the design of a new allied health needs assessment tool for residential aged care.

The tool will help providers:

• identify when a resident needs to see an allied health professional (including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech pathology and podiatry)
• monitor whether residents' allied health needs are being met
• report data on the allied health quality indicator data point 'percentage of recommended allied health services received'.

Your feedback will help create a tool that:

• ensures residents receive appropriate allied health care
• uses best practice in line with up-to-date evidence
• supports aged care providers to meet quality standards.

Read supporting information and our fact sheet for more details.

Complete the online survey or provide a written submission to AHNAT@healthconsult.com.au by 23 June.