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National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines

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Published date

This guide provides guidance on different systems and tools that can be used in residential aged care and community settings. It includes topics such as clinical handover and continuity of care (medication management), information technology systems, My Aged Care, quality improvement, and more. This resource complements Part A: Common clinical conditions in aged care and Part B: General approaches to aged care of the RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book).

Author
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Standard
3: The Care and Services, 4: The Environment, 6: Food and Nutrition, 7: The Residential Community
Outcomes
3.2: Delivery of funded aged care services, 4.1b: Environment – services delivered other than in the individual’s home, 6.1: Partnering with individuals on food and drinks, 6.4: Dining experience, 7.1: Daily living
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