Selection Criteria
- Preferably a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA qualification, although we will consider applications from ACFI specialist Enrolled Nurses.
- Substantial experience working in an aged care environment and contributing to accreditation processes.
What is Acfi training?
The Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) is a tool to measure the level of care each resident needs based on activities of daily living, resident behaviour, and complex health care. Prior knowledge of the Aged Care Funding Instrument is not required for this course.
Who can do Acfi?
A range of care staff can undertake ACFI assessments, this could include nurses or care coordinators. Some facilities may even have ACFI focussed staff to handle the assessments of all the residents they have in the nursing home.
What is Acfi registered nurse?
The ACFI Coordinator is a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse who has demonstrated competency in nursing practice. In consultation with the Facility Manager, this role drives the management of the Aged Care Funding Instrument in order to maximize revenue and ensure care plans reflect current care needs.
Why is Acfi documentation important?
Why Does ACFI Matter? The ACFI is important because it seeks to understand the individual care needs of residents and fund a residential facility accordingly. ACFI assessments are normally performed by trained people who are employed by the aged care provider.
What are the 3 domains of Acfi?
Residential aged care providers use the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) to claim residential care subsidy for each resident that permanently enters their care….Needs are classified under the 3 funding domains of:
- activities of daily living (ADL)
- behaviour (BEH)
- complex health care (CHC).
What are the 3 domains in Acfi?
Why should I take the ACFI course?
Undertaking this course will give all those required to contribute to documentation, an understanding of how ACFI works, and why specific documentation is required, assisting with job satisfaction, compliance, and ACFI funding increases. Prior knowledge of the Aged Care Funding Instrument is not required for this course.
Who contributes to care and ACFI documentation?
All levels of staff contribute to care and ACFI documentation within the Aged Care, including carers, enrolled nurses, registered nurses, and allied health professionals. Outcomes from this documentation then inform funding allocation for Aged Care residents.
What is an ACFI answer appraisal pack?
ACFI Answer Appraisal Pack and is the completed record of the care recipient’s ACFI appraisal or reappraisal. The pack must include all relevant documentation required to substantiate the claim for ACFI subsidy. The documentation must be in the form specified in this guide and relates to the time of the appraisal/reappraisal.
When is the anacfi advanced course 2021?
ACFI ADVANCED COURSE (Incl. AN-ACC briefing) – Intensive – 2 Days (10 Aug 2021) Join us on the following dates and times: Day 1 – Blocks 1 + 2 – Tue 10 Aug 2021 – from 10:00am to 4:00pm AEST Day 2 – Blocks 3 + 4 – Wed 11 Aug 2021 – from 10:00am to 4:00pm AEST
