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Northam Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

WA, Australia

When the elderly are no longer able to manage at home without assistance , the ACAT helps them , and their carers , determine what kind of care will best meet their needs. This may be in a low care or high care home or community care services(CACPs and EACH) provided to them in their own home. ACATeams may include a doctor , nurse , social worker , physiotherapist or occupational therapist. The ACAT team in Northam consists of Lisa McGuiness - ACAT Coordinator Stephanie Bain - Clinical Nurse Fran Newman - Snr Social Worker Deirdrie Rostron - Dementia Support Coordinator.

Upper Great Southern Primary Health Service(ACAT) -WB

WA, Australia

Aged Care Assessment Teams have the responsibility of assessing eligibility for nursing home, hostel or community residential care as well as homecare option packages. They do this by assessing a person's mental, physical and social situation. If residential care or community aged care packages are not appropriate they can refer people to supported residential services, extended care services and communtiy services. ACATs can also approve you for Transition Care which is aimed at improving your independence and confidence after a hospital stay. Transition Care can be for up to 12 weeks provided in either a residential care facility or in your own home.

Albany Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

WA, Australia

Aged Care Assessment Teams have the responsibility of deciding who is eligible for nursing home, hostel or community care packages. They do this by assessing a person's mental, physical and social situation. If residential care or community aged care packages are not appropriate they can refer people to supported independent living services, extended care services and communtiy services. ACAT is located on the second floor of Population Health Unit's Community Health Clinic. The team consists of Sally Rose(Coordinator)- Social Worker , Morag Munns - RN and Russell Harkin - OT.

Kalgoorlie Aged Care assessment Team(ACAT)

WA, Australia

Aged Care Assessment Teams(ACAT) helps older people and their carers determine what kind of care will best meet their needs when they no longer able to manage at home without assistance. This may be residential care in a low level or high level care home or community care services be they CACPs or EACH which are provided in the home. The ACAT team may include a doctor , nurse , social worker , physiotherapist or occupational therapist.The ACAT with your permission will contact your GP to gain more information about your medical condition and history to help the assessment. ACATs provide information on suitable care options and can help arrange access or referral to appropriate residential or community care. The ACAT can also arrange respite care or assist in finding suitable Aged Care Facilities in your region. There are no charges for an ACAT assessment.

Swan Aged Care Assessment Team

WA, Australia

The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) provides assessment, education, and case management for the aged, including assessments to determine eligibility for Govt funded Community Aged Care Packages, residential care and residential respite. Updated August 2008

Fremantle Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

WA, Australia

The ACAT Team is a part of the Dept of Community and Geriatric Medicine. The Aged Care Assessment Team helps older people and their carers work out what kind of care will best meet their needs when they are no longer able to manage at home without assistance. ACATs provide information on suitable care options and can help arrange access or referral to appropriate residential or community care. Eligibility for an ACAT Assessment Patients who are eligible for an ACAT assessment need to:- Be Aged! 70 years or more or 50 years or older ATSI (there are occasional exceptions) Be Medically Stable!!! Those patients who are receiving acute care or engaged in a rehabilitation program are not eligible . Have significant physical, medical, social or psychological care needs that cannot be met more appropriately through other services Be a voluntary patient. Not be eligible for assistance through Disability Services Commission. Give consent for an ACAT assessment.

Mandurah Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

WA, Australia

The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assists people aged 65 and over, and their carers to determine the type of care which will best meet their needs when they are no longer able to manage in their existing home environment. ACATs provide information on suitable care options and can assist with arranging access or referral to appropriate residential or community care. Patients who are eligible for an ACAT assessment need to:- Be Aged! 70 years or more or 50 years or older ATSI ; Be Medically Stable ; Have significant physical, medical, social or psychological care needs that cannot be met more appropriately through other services ; Be a voluntary patient ; Not be eligible for assistance through Disability Services Commission.Give consent for an ACAT assessment.

South West Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

WA, Australia

Assess & approve hostel and nursing home care for respite and permanent placement for aged persons. Complete approval for Community Aged Care Packages. Team: RN Peter Davies Sage, Social Worker John Dorricott, RN Liz Collins, Clerical Carol Strang. Service covers whole South West HACC region.