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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, regular re-assessment of clients' condition, needs and goals is essential.

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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.

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Melissa Murray
06 Sep 2021
Reinforcing the outcomes and importance of on going assessments.
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Estelita Leon
31 Mar 2021
On going assessment
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Laylaa Fattal
23 Apr 2023
Good
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John McCaffrey
09 Aug 2020
Good overview - quick and informative read!
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Kobie ROSS
11 Jan 2022
good info
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Jacqui Simao
03 Jul 2020
Person-centred care can only be delivered on a foundation of thorough assessment documentation, communication and evaluation. The older adult should be supported to participate in these steps.
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Sheryle Canny
04 Jul 2020
Good resources including links to other resources
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Chidinma Okpalanze
13 May 2021
Informative
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Lynn Hancock
03 Jul 2020
great article well resourced.
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Jayaletchimi Joganathan
01 Nov 2020
Great resource for Registered nurse working in RACF.
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