EmailHospital Circular 31/2008
Date Issued: 24 October 2008
Distribution: Public Hospitals
Attention: Public Hospitals, Extended Care Centres, Metropolitan Health Services, and Regional Offices
Subject: Post Acute Care (PAC) for TAC Clients
The current pathway allows for the delivery of PAC services to TAC clients from an acute or sub-acute ward admission for a short period until the client recovers function or TAC arranges delivery of services for the client.
Effective 1st September 2008, TAC clients are able to receive PAC services for up to 4 weeks, with an option to extend up to 8 weeks. If it is determined that the client will require TAC service beyond 8 weeks, PAC programs should continue to refer clients to TAC services (e.g. an accepted TAC patient who has long term, complex support needs). PAC programs will not continue to provide services to clients who do not have an accepted TAC claim by the 4th week, and are required to manage these patients as per usual processes.
Guidance will be circulated for PAC staff and ward staff outlining the referral process.
For further information refer to Victoria's Post Acute Care Program website
Lance Wallace
Executive Director
Metropolitan Health and Aged Care Services
