Knowing the legal and ethical considerations and assessment tools relevant to an older person is essential when working in an aged care facility. For each area below, define and determine the legal aspects surrounding both the legislation or assessment tool and its relevance to the aged care sector
17.1) Advance care directives
17.2) Aged Care Act 1997 (Cwlth)
17.3) Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI)
17.4) Carer’s recognition legislation
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17.5) Aged care risk classification system
17.6) Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia and the Code of Professional Conduct for nurses (NMBA
17.7) Residential care quality assessment (RESCAREQA)