Care Awaiting Placement at Home (CAP@Home) Program

Overview NSW Health, through HealthShare NSW, is seeking registered Support at Home (SAH) providers (categories 1-5) capable of delivering services equivalent to up to Level 8 packages for older people awaiting SAH package allocation and requiring interim home care, under the Care Awaiting Placement at Home (CAP@Home) Program. Objectives Facilitate the timely and safe discharge of older people from NSW public hospitals who are awaiting Commonwealth Support at Home (SAH) package allocation Provide interim home-based care and support equivalent to high-level SAH packages to maintain client health, wellbeing and independence Reduce avoidable hospital bed days and improve patient flow across participating Local Health Districts Engage qualified and registered aged care providers capable of delivering consistent, high-quality services across metropolitan, regional and rural locations Support implementation of the NSW Government Aged Care Response Package and improve access to home-based aged care services Establish a coordinated service model that achieves value for money, strong clinical governance and positive client outcomes Scope The scope includes: Delivery of interim, time-limited home care and support to older people who are clinically ready for discharge from hospital but are awaiting allocation of, or reassessment to, an appropriate Commonwealth SAH package Delivery of services across selected NSW Local Health Districts Supporting clients to safely return home and maintain health and independence Supporting clients to transition to ongoing Commonwealth-funded aged care services Contractor Requirements Registered as a Support at Home (SAH) provider in registration categories 1-5 Capable of delivering services equivalent to Level 7 and Level 8 SAH packages Enquiries Contact: Craig Alley Email: craig.alley@health.nsw.gov.au Phone: 0472 636 580