General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) aged care coordination

Overview WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) is preparing to launch a new grant opportunity for general practices in Busselton, Bunbury, Geraldton and Albany to support improved coordination of primary care for residents of residential aged care homes (RACHs). Purpose The grant will support practices to build their aged care coordination capacity by establishing a new role or expanding an existing role. Funding is intended to support practical day-to-day activities that support consistent delivery of care to RACH residents. Scope The scope includes: Using practice systems, templates, recalls and reminders to support completion of GPACI and care planning requirements Coordinating appointments, GP and/or nurse practitioner visits, case conferences and telehealth sessions Coordinating information exchange following hospital presentations and discharge events to support continuity of care and reduce delays in follow-up Identifying and implementing practical improvements to aged care workflows within the practice Identifying and implementing at least two sustainability initiatives to support the continuation of aged care coordination activities beyond funding Eligibility Open to general practices located in Busselton, Bunbury, Geraldton and Albany Funding There is no minimum grant amount Practices may apply for up to $100,000, commensurate with the scope and scale of their proposal Contractor Requirements Applications will be assessed against predefined criteria, including alignment with the grant objectives, anticipated impact for aged care residents, implementation approach and sustainability