2.2 Content updates Since the release of the original publication, changes to the ACAP Minimum Data Set (ACAP MDS) and the need to define a wider number of data items and terminologies is required to cover the entire Aged Care Assessment Program. This update is necessary to reflect these changes. The following is the list of items that have been removed, updated or added. Data Elements Part of the ACAP MDS Deleted ACAT funding No Body function impairments No Proficiency in spoken English No Name change From To Carer co-residency status Carer living arrangements Yes Relationship of carer to care Carer relationship – main recipient carer Yes Source of current assistance Current assistance with with activities activities – source of Yes Main language other than Language other than English English spoken at home spoken at home No Definition change ACAT client No First intervention date Yes New Data Elements Part of the ACAP MDS No ACAT Delegate ID No Aged Care Client Record (ACCR) No Application Form No Authorised person details No Care applied for - application form Yes Care coordination closure date Yes Care coordination provided No Carer relationship – other No Client/applicant unable to sign No Client/applicant signature No Client/applicant signature date
2.2 Content updates Since the release of the original publication, changes to the ACAP Minimum Data Set (ACAP MDS) and the need to define a wider number of data items and terminologies is required to cover the entire Aged Care Assessment Program. This update is necessary to reflect these changes. The following is the list of items that have been removed, updated or added. Data Elements Part of the ACAP MDS Deleted ACAT funding No Body function impairments No Proficiency in spoken English No Name change From Carer co-residency status Relationship of carer to care recipient Source of current assistance with activities Main language other than English spoken at home Definition change To Carer living arrangements Yes Carer relationship – main carer Yes Current assistance with activities – source of Yes Language other than English spoken at home No ACAT client No First intervention date Yes New Data Elements Part of the ACAP MDS ACAT Delegate ID Aged Care Client Record (ACCR) Application Form Authorised person details Care applied for - application form Care coordination closure date Care coordination provided Carer relationship – other Client/applicant unable to sign Client/applicant signature Client/applicant signature date No No No No No Yes Yes No No No No