EmailHospital Circular 25/2003
Date Issued: 10 September 2003
Publication: 25/2003
Distribution: Acute Health Circular Registrants
Attention: Subscribers (Acute Health Circular 7/2001)
Enquiries: Peter Lewis (03) 9616 9050
Subject: Nursing Home Type Patients (NHTPs) in public hospitals - change inpatient contribution.
The Victorian Department of Human Services has advised the Commonwealth that the daily patient contribution charge for NHTPs in public hospitals is $33.15 effective 20 September 2003.
The Fees and Charges for Acute Health Services in Victoria: A Handbook for Public Hospitals ("State's Fees Manual"), has been updated in accordance with this Circular advice. To view this update please refer to:
SECTION A: FEES FOR ADMITTED PATIENTS:
9. Nursing Home Type Patients
Shane Solomon
Executive Director
Metropolitan Health and Aged Care Services
