Current procedures and practices around advanced care planning (ACP) in residential aged care facilities as reported by staff survey respondents
| Actions taken when a resident/family member raises ACP issues | % Usually taking this action* |
|---|---|
| Tell | |
| Senior nursing staff | 54.5 |
| Resident's GP | 65.6 |
| Another family member | 24.1 |
| Formally document discussions | 78.6 |
| Don't know what to do | 3.8 |
| Documentation of ACP discussions in facility | % Endorsing this option* |
| Not documented | 12.0 |
| Recorded in | |
| Clinical notes by nursing staff | 97.1 |
| Clinical notes by GP | 84.8 |
| Clinical notes by allied health staff | 50.0 |
| Resident care plan | 79.3 |
| ‘Not for resuscitation’ form | 97.2 |
| End-of-life care/palliative care plan | 94.1 |
| A specific ACP form | 41.4 |
| Admission documentation | 65.5 |
*Percentages calculated from those responding to question.
GP, general practitioner.