More information about this case study and the evidence for delivery of quality care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can be found in this rapid review.
This fictional scenario follows the sequence of an older person’s care pathway with a residential aged care provider. The focus is on the systems and processes that should be in place to support high-quality care of older people living with cognitive impairment.
The IHACS Module supports approved Commonwealth-funded integrated health and aged care services to streamline the process of meeting the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and the Aged Care Quality Standards in a single assessment process described under the Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation Scheme.
The implementation of the IHACS Module aligns with the introduction of the Aged Care Act 2024.