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To get the most out of your supports it is important to make sure your care plan is comprehensive and covers your needs and wants.
Anyone who is receiving
NDIS, or
aged care services has probably heard of a care plan, they are mandatory for all providers to develop one. But did you know that the quality-of-care plans can vary dramatically?
In this article, we’ll give a brief overview of what a comprehensive care plan is, why it is an important tool for helping to deliver high-quality nursing and disability support, and most importantly, how you can feel informed and in control of your care plan.
Put simply, a care plan is a document that guides the care and supports for an individual. Each plan is unique to the individual and should be reviewed regularly.
The plan centres around a participant’s functional ability and medical needs and will include insight into a participant’s likes/dislikes as well as specific activities around manual handling.
A comprehensive care plan further details a participant’s needs, as well as their views, preferences, aspirations and future wellbeing. It outlines all supports available including who is responsible for each element of support.
Getting a qualified health professional, like a registered nurse, to create the care plan will help ensure it is comprehensive. They also have the skills and experience to highlight gaps in education/training for both the participant and those providing support and help guide on ways to close the gaps.
Care plans guide anyone who provides support for a participant - including new carers, support workers, nurses and anyone who may be filling in.
They can access them at the start of every shift and quickly gain a much better understanding of the care/support they are to provide. This means everyone who supports the participant is well informed and offers the best possible quality of care that is consistent and most importantly delivered in a way that best suits the participant.
That is why a comprehensive and well documented care plan is essential for delivering a high level of care.
You should be involved in the development of your care plan. If you are unsure or not clear, below is some tips to help you feel better informed.
At NNA Direct Support Services, we offer comprehensive care plans for participants. We work with each participant (or their advocate) to ensure the plan is inclusive, personal and is an expression of how a participant wishes to receive support.
The level of support required determines the information required in a plan. For example, if a participant only requires 2 hours of support per week, their care plan may not be as in depth as a participant receiving 100 hours per week.
That being said, if a participant wants a more comprehensive care plan, our nursing services can offer this service.
An NNA Direct Support Service comprehensive plan will:
If you are wanting to learn more about our support services, please contact us.
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