Changing Role of the Care Manager

Overview

This workshop will focus on the evolving role of care managers in light of home care reforms, emphasising how these changes will impact care management delivery. Participants will explore key aspects of care management, including the expanded scope of practice, effective partnering with consumers, enhanced care coordination, integration with clinical care, and conducting both welfare and health check-ins.

The workshop will also examine how future care management will differ from current approaches, offering insights into the new responsibilities and expectations under the Aged Care Bill/Act 2024. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of what is needed to ensure their care management practices remain fit for purpose, aligned with best practices, and adaptable to both current and future home care environments.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

·        Understand how the home care reform environment is impacting the provision of care management.

·        Have ideas about possible structures within your service.

·        Recognise the future care manager role and care manager capability requirements.

·        Appreciate the difference between current and future approaches to care management.

·        Distinguish the differing roles of care managers and clinicians in home care.

·        Apply best practice approaches to care management including…