For People Living At Home

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Bulk-billed

Three-Step Review 

Who Itʼs For
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People living at home with dementia or suspected dementia

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Exhibiting behavioural concerns (Confusion, Anxiety, Depression, Restless, Agitation, Wandering, Sleep disturbance, Delusion, Paranoia, Aggression etc)

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Supported by family or carers
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Preferably residing in Brisbane, but can support through Tele-health

Three-Step Review Process

Step 1. Initial NP Assessment (In-Home)
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
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Cognitive assessment and behavioural risk review
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Medication review
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Carer interview and context gathering
Step 2. BPSD Review & Management Planning (In-Home or Telehealth)
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BPSD assessment
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Comprehensive history taking about BPSD
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Practical, tailored strategies for carers
Step 3. Follow-Up Review (Telehealth)
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Phone check-in
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Progress monitoring and reinforcement of strategies
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Adjustments to management plan if needed

Deliverables

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Three assessments by Nurse Practitioner
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Clinical summary for carer and/or GP
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Medication review and suggestions
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Behavioural strategies customised to the home environment
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Carer education and practical support
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Cost & Billing Summary

Item Cost Notes
1st Visit Bulk-billed
2nd Visit Bulk-billed
3rd Visit Bulk-billed

Ongoing NP Support

Following consultations via visit/telehealth/phone follow-up are all bulk-billed, and no actual costs to patients, and family.

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Unlimited phone check-ins

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Home reviews (as clinically indicated)

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Shared care with GP and support services