Background
The National Screening and Assessment Form (NSAF) was implemented in My Aged Care in 2015 to support the collection of information during:
The need for a Review of the NSAF
In late 2016, the Department of Health (the Department) ran a series of co-design workshops where sector participants listed improvements needed in My Aged Care policy, process and systems. Feedback received during the co-design process indicated that a review of the NSAF was a high priority for the sector.
Participants identified that improvements to the NSAF would:
Scope of the Review
The Review will look at:
The following areas are out-of-scope of the Review:
Consultation and engagement activities to support the Review
A range of consultation activities will be undertaken to support the review, including engagement with an Expert User Group who will provide advice to the Department on existing assessment practice and the necessary changes to the NSAF.
A key input to the review will be conducting this survey. This survey is being publically released in order to receive feedback from a range of stakeholders such as consumers, assessors, service providers, peak body representatives and others. Survey responses will be an important input in creating a better assessment and therefore a better aged care system.
Survey information
This survey seeks feedback from aged care assessors, service providers, clients, carers, health professionals, and peak body representatives on the current NSAF.
This survey has two parts:
1. General feedback on the NSAF
2. Detailed feedback on the NSAF
Participation in this survey is voluntary. You may answer as many or as few questions as you wish, according to your interest. You can also complete the survey individually or work with your colleagues to submit a consolidated response. It is advised that you set aside approximately one hour to complete the survey.
Implementation of findings from the Review
The implementation of findings from the Review is anticipated to occur in 2018.
Further information
If you require any further information, please contact the Access Policy Section at NSAF.Review@health.gov.au
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