Ongoing Assessment

Clients and residents receiving aged or home care typically do so for a length of time in which their health status may change or deteriorate.

In order for care providers to adjust to these changes and ensure clients are receiving an appropriate level of care, regular re-assessment of their condition, needs and goals is essential.

Ongoing assessment is a component of the Aged Care Quality Standards Standard 2: Ongoing Assessment and Planning with Consumers.

Initial Assessment

Upon the commencement of the client’s care provision, providers should undertake an initial assessment in order to identify their needs and gain baseline data for the person.