Investor Presentaiton
Average cost per client receiving contracted
palliative care services
Rationale
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of
Outcome 2
Aged and
continuing
care services
life of individuals, including their family/carer, facing problems associated with
life-threatening illness/condition, through the prevention and relief of suffering.
Palliative care recognises the person and the importance and uniqueness of their
family/carer. It serves to maximise the quality of life and considers physical, social,
financial, emotional, and spiritual distress. Such distress not only influences the
experience of having a life-limiting illness but also influences treatment outcomes.
In addition to palliative care services that are provided through the public health
system, the Department of Health has entered into collaborative arrangements
with service providers to provide palliative care services for those in need.
Target
The 2022-23 target unit cost is $8,942 per client receiving contracted palliative
care services.
Improved or maintained performance is demonstrated by a result below or
equal to the target.
Results
In 2022-23, the average cost per client receiving contracted palliative care
services was $9,356 (see Table 26). The result is above the target value of $8,942
attributable to the over estimation of client activity used to derive the budget
target. Actual client activity in 2022-23 is consistent with previous years activity.
The slight increase in cost compared to 2021-22 is mainly attributable to
additional funding provided to meet service delivery model adjustments
associated with the provision of direct care services by general practitioners.
Also, for enduring changes to clinical practice for the ongoing management of
COVID-19.
Table 26: Average cost per client receiving contracted palliative care services,
2019-20 to 2022-23
2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
Average cost
$7,671
$7,636
$8,461
$9,356
Target
$8,030
$8,487
$8,942
Note: Effective palliative care requires a broad multidisciplinary approach and may be provided in hospital or at home.
The services include nursing and medical services at home, respite care, care in designated inpatient palliative care
facilities, and community care and support.
Data sources: Unpublished data, Department of Health; Oracle 11i Financial System, Department of Health
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