Barcaldine Hospital and Multipurspose Health Service - Central West Aged Care Assessment Program,
Also known as ACAT
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Aged care
The Aged Care Assessment Program (ACAP) is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government and the States and Territories. Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACATs) are required to conduct a holistic assessment of the clients care needs - taking into account the physical, medical, psychiatric and social needs of frail older people, including their rehabilitation potential - in order to help them choose the most appropriate services to meet their needs. Assessment and approval by an ACAT is mandatory for admission to residential care and residential respite care, and to receive assistance from Community Aged Care Packages (CACPs) or a range of flexible care options including: Extended Aged Care in the Home (EACH) packages Extended Aged Care in the Home Dementia (EACH Dementia) packages and Transition Care. ACATs also refer people to community services.
Contact Details
Barcaldine Hospital & MPHS, 25 Oak Street, , Barcaldine, QLD 4725
PO Box 190, Barcaldine, QLD 4725
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
Referral required.
Appointment required.
No waiting list.
Aged 70 years or over 50 years or over for people of Indigenous origin. The primary client group for ACATs are elderly people, and who have considerable difficulty functioning in their usual environment, and may require a package of services to continue to live in the community and without which would be at risk of premature or inappropriate long term residential care; or who are unable to remain at home and now require residential care. Younger people with disabilities are able to be assessed by the ACAT after all other appropriate care options aimed at younger people have been exhausted.
Charges and Fees
Government
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Tactile ground sensor indicators
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Female staff available
Translator Interpreting Service (TIS)