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Ongoing Assessment

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Clients receiving aged care services typically do so for a length of time in which their health status may change or deteriorate. In order for aged care providers to adjust to these changes and ensure clients are receiving an appropriate level of care, regular re-assessment of their condition, needs and goals is essential.

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Once care has commenced, a client should continue to be assessed on a regular basis in order to identify any changes in their condition, needs and goals.

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Melissa Murray
06 Sep 2021
Reinforcing the outcomes and importance of on going assessments.
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Estelita Leon
31 Mar 2021
On going assessment
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Christine konkolics
27 Jun 2023
As age care is always evolving we need to learn better ways to adjust and improve our care. This was a good tool to educate and inform people.
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Laylaa Fattal
23 Apr 2023
Good
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Pauline Miller
07 Jul 2023
Very informative
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John McCaffrey
09 Aug 2020
Good overview - quick and informative read!
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Kobie ROSS
11 Jan 2022
good info
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Shelly Halim
30 Jun 2023
Well written
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Jacqui Simao
03 Jul 2020
Person-centred care can only be delivered on a foundation of thorough assessment documentation, communication and evaluation. The older adult should be supported to participate in these steps.
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Kiah Scott
04 Oct 2023
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