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How to prepare your team for the New Aged Care Act and Support at Home Program
As the 1 July 2025 deadline for the new Aged Care Act and the Support at Home Program approaches, navigating these changes requires careful planning and a focus on fostering a culture of consumer-centered care, safety, and continuous improvement.
Enhancing Care Management Efficiency: Preparing for the Support at Home Program
The upcoming Support at Home program, launching in July, introduces a new funding model with a 10% care management levy. Providers must now focus on demonstrating the value and effectiveness of their care management efforts.
Support at Home Price Caps pushed to July 2025 – What this means for Providers
The Australian Government’s changes to Support at Home pricing will impact aged care providers from 2025. LPA explains what these changes mean for your organisation, including new pricing requirements, compliance measures, and strategies to maintain sustainability.
Redesigning Your Care Model for a Sustainable Future in Home Care
Do you need help understanding how upcoming changes in the home care sector will affect your organisation? With the introduction of the Aged Care Bill 2024, it's crucial for providers like you to stay informed and proactive. While some aspects of the new bill remain uncertain, taking early steps to prepare can help you remain competitive in the evolving aged care landscape.
Navigating the Changes in Home Care: How the Aged Care Bill 2024 Impacts Home Care providers
Do you need help understanding how upcoming changes in the home care sector will affect your organisation? With the introduction of the Aged Care Bill 2024, it's crucial for providers like you to stay informed and proactive. While some aspects of the new bill remain uncertain, taking early steps to prepare can help you remain competitive in the evolving aged care landscape.
Supporting Complex Care Needs in the Home
We all know that as we age our needs can very quickly become more complex. As providers of government-funded programs it is our responsibility to manage these changes. In home care this can be tricky as we have very limited involvement in care provision and monitoring.
Navigating Aged Care Sector Changes with Trusted Expertise at LPA
In a rapidly evolving care sector, having a reliable partner who understands its intricacies is crucial. At LPA, we don’t just offer training and consultancy services; we are your dedicated partners. At the core, it means we are committed to helping you navigate the complexities of the care sector with confidence.
The Importance of Defensible Documentation in Home Care
Accurate and defensible documentation is the backbone of effective patient management and care coordination. It enables providers to maintain continuity of care by capturing vital information such as patient assessments, treatment plans, medication administration, and progress over time.
Elevating Home Care through Effective Complaints and Incident Handling
Discover how the 4 R's Receive, Respond, Resolve, and Review—can transform your approach to complaints and incident handling in home care. Learn why effective management of complaints is crucial for maintaining trust, ensuring safety, and improving service quality in aged care.
Enhancing Home Care Quality Through Quality Reviews
Effective preparation for a Quality Review involves a comprehensive understanding of the standards and a proactive approach to meeting them. Providers should ensure that all staff members know the upcoming review and are prepared to participate fully.
Assessing Risk and Vulnerability in Home Care: Why It Matters
Assessing risk and vulnerability in home care is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of consumers. Understand the importance of robust assessment protocols, effective communication between care managers and clinicians, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Rethinking Home Care Models: Preparing for the Future of Aged Care in Australia
The aged care landscape in Australia is on the cusp of significant transformation. These forthcoming changes present a unique opportunity to elevate standards of quality and efficiency, ensuring the aged care sector thrives in this new era.