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[On Demand 2025] Care Needs Assessment and Planning

[On Demand 2025] Care Needs Assessment and Planning

[Released on 21st Nov]

This essential 43-minute course provides aged care leaders and their teams with a practical guide to mastering person-centred assessment and care planning. Developed to align with the latest aged care reforms, this training is crucial for ensuring your organisation meets its legal and ethical obligations.

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A robust assessment and planning process is the foundation of high-quality care. It ensures that the services you provide are not only safe and effective but also tailored to the unique needs, goals, and preferences of each individual. Is your team equipped to move beyond compliance and deliver truly individualised care?

Why is this course essential for your organisation?

Ensure compliance with new legislation

The Aged Care Quality Standards place a strong emphasis on comprehensive assessment and collaborative care planning. This course breaks down these requirements to ensure you meet your obligations.

Deliver truly person-centred care

Empower your team to actively engage with older people and their representatives, ensuring care and service plans reflect their personal goals, values, and what “quality of life” means to them.

Improve care coordination and continuity

Effective assessment and planning are critical for seamless communication and coordination between team members, health professionals, and other providers, reducing the risk of errors and improving older person outcomes.

Proactively manage risk

Learn how to use the assessment process to identify, manage, and mitigate potential risks, from clinical deterioration to social and environmental hazards, creating a safer environment for everyone.

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Meet Your Expert Facilitator

Akanksha Bernard

Akanksha Bernard, a Specialist Consultant in Operations, Clinical, and Compliance. With a passion for mentoring and training the aged care workforce, Akanksha brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in managing residential aged care services. Her expertise is centred on empowering staff and organisations to achieve high-quality, person-centred care.

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Participants will explore:

Foundations of assessment and planning

A detailed look at your obligations under the Aged Care Act 2024 and the outcome statements for Standard 3 of the Aged Care Quality Standards.

The assessment process

Learn about the different types of assessment (physical, mental, social) and the various methods and tools used to gather comprehensive information, including standardised tools, observations, and interviews.

What makes a good care plan

Discover the key elements of a high-quality care plan that is individualised, comprehensive, collaborative, dynamic, and focused on safety and risk management.

From assessment to action

Understand how to translate assessment findings into a clear, concise, and actionable care and services plan that guides the daily work of your team.

Dynamic review and communication

Learn the importance of regularly reviewing and updating care plans in partnership with the older person, especially in response to changes in their health or circumstances.

Purchase for Your Team

Anchor Academy courses recognise and stay ahead to the challenges in the aged care industry. We will boost your career in the aged care industry by providing standout insights and offering certificates and credentials that can be shared in your portfolio.

Want to register for a group session or interested in a bespoke course for your team? Please click the ‘Group or Bespoke Sessions’ button below for group purchase enquiries. To request to pay by invoice, please email us at education@anchorexcellence.com.

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