CODE 1 Residential aged care (Permanent) This code is used where the program type is residential aged care, consisting of aged care delivered to people in residential aged care facilities (commonly known as nursing homes or aged care homes) for people with complex care needs. This code applies where residential aged care is provided on a permanent or ongoing basis. Where residential aged care is provided as respite (time-limited) use code 2. CODE 2 Residential aged care (Respite) This code is used where the program type is residential aged care, consisting of aged care delivered to people in residential aged care facilities (commonly known as nursing homes or aged care homes) for people with complex care needs. This code applies where residential aged care is provided as respite basis, that is, time-limited. Where residential aged care is provided on a permanent (ongoing) basis use code 1. CODE 3 Home Care Packages Programme This code is used where the program type is Home Care Packages Programme, consisting of Australian Government funded aged care packages that supports people with complex care needs to live independently in their own homes through 4 levels of packages. CODE 4 Transition Care Program This code is used where the program type is Transition Care Program, consisting of time-limited care to help eligible people recover after a stay in hospital. Care may be provided in the home, an aged care home or in the community for up to 12 weeks. CODE 5 Short-Term Restorative Care This code is used where the program type is Short-Term Restorative Care, consisting of time-limited care that is delivered to help eligible people improve their wellbeing and independence. Care may be provided in the home, an aged care home or in the community. Support may be provided for up to 8 weeks. CODE 10 Other This code is used where the program type is Innovative Pool or other legacy aged care programs. CODE 11 None This code is used when no program type is applicable. CODE 97 Not Applicable This code is used where the assessment does not provide approval for programs. CODE 98 Unknown/Unable to be determined This code is used where the assessor or delegate could not determine program approval. CODE 99 Not stated/Inadequately described This code is not to be used on primary collection forms. |