SEMPHN's Aged Care Programs and Initiatives are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our seniors in the community and in Residential Aged Care Homes through targeted programs and support.
Current Aged Care Programs and Initiatives
- Aged Care On-Site Pharmacist Program
The Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) initiative aims to improve the safety and quality of medication management in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) by funding community pharmacies and aged care providers to employ on-site pharmacists.
- Dementia Rehabilitation
Tailored in-home rehabilitation for people (65+) living with dementia in the Mornington Peninsula Shire, the City of Casey, the City of Greater Dandenong, the City of Frankston and the City of Kingston. Delivered by Encara, the program focuses on improving independence and wellbeing.
- General Practice in Aged Care Incentive
The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) aims to improve access to quality, proactive, planned and continuous care for people who permanently live in residential aged care.
- Telehealth in Aged Care
Increase the availability and use of telehealth care for aged care residents by providing telehealth equipment grants for Residential Aged Care Homes
- Aged Care After-Hours Toolkit
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Empowering residents in Residential Aged Care Homes with access to urgent assessment and triage services to prevent avoidable hospital presentations.
- Dementia Pathways
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Resources for people with a recent dementia diagnosis, caregivers, and health professionals.
- Aged Care Clinical Referral Pathways
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Supporting health professionals in connecting older individuals to local health, support, and aged care services.
- care finder Services
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Specialist assistance for seniors needing intensive support to access aged care services and other essential supports.
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