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Terminal illness reviews for Carer Payment (CP) child 009-08060090

SWIS template for CSAT social workers – 24 month terminal illness review

Table 1.

Item	Description
1	Consent The carer has consented to provide information for this assessment. The customer may have access to this information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
2	Introduction/Background Carer Payment was granted [DD/MM/YYYY] to [carer name] due to child terminal illness indicated for: Child: [care receiver name] Date of Birth: [DD/MM/YYYY] The medical report completed by [Treating Health Professional’s name] indicated that [care receiver’s name] was diagnosed with [medical condition(s)] and [can/cannot] be accessed on the system. It is now time for a review of the terminal indicator which has been in place for greater than 24 months.
3	Intervention Provided CSAT social worker spoke to [carer name] by telephone on [DD/MM/YYY] who indicated that fulltime care is still required. [She/He] advised that [care receiver name] diagnosis is still the same, requiring a high level of physical and care needs. [Carer name] clarified that ongoing treatment such as [treatment], as the prognosis is unclear. Carer stated that [she/he] needs to be available to assist [care receiver name] in attending frequent visits to specialists. Carer stated that [care receiver name] attends school part time which requires [her/him] to be constantly available in the school environment. Carer stated that [she/he] is required to administer medication throughout the day and perform multiple therapies.
4	Details of contact Social Work Recommendation: Continuation Recommended
5	Other services/Referrals provided [Carer name] advised that [she/he] was applying for NDIS, which is starting in the area next year. The family are also connected to [organisation name] and [organisation name] services. [Care receiver name] is supported by the following Treating Health Professionals: [Local Doctor, Paediatrician, Oncologist] located at [name of hospital]. [Care receiver name] is reviewed regularly by having the following: [CAT scans, MRI’s, Ultrasounds].
6	Social Work assessment summary The Child Terminal Review was completed by telephone on [DD/MM/YYYY] with carer to obtain details of substantial and full-time care [she/he] provides to [care receiver name] DOB [DD/MM/YYYY]. From the information, it appears that the care is still substantial, full-time and personal. Social worker has advised that a medical review will be required [shortly/in 12 months’ time]. Following the SW assessment the SW recommends that a medical review be [undertaken/not be undertaken] at this time as the medical condition has [changed/remains unchanged] and the prognosis is [unclear/remaining the same].

DOC templates for CSAT social workers – 24 month terminal illness review

Table 2

Item	Description
1	CSAT telephone contact successful DOC to be written and completed with the following text: The Child Terminal Review was completed by telephone on [DD/MM/YYY] with carer, [Carer name]. The information obtained includes details of the substantial and full time care [she/he] provides to [care receiver name], DOB [DD/MM/YYYY]. From the information provided, it appears that the care is still substantial, full-time and personal. Social worker has advised that a medical review will be required [shortly/in 12 months’ time]. Following the SW assessment the SW recommends that a medical review be [undertaken/not be undertaken] at this time as the medical condition has [changed/remains unchanged] and the prognosis is [unclear/remain the same]. Report completed by CSAT social worker: [name and logon] Carer Specialised Assessment Team (CSAT) Work: [phone number]
2	CSAT recommendation that a review is not required at 24 months Create a Fast Note using the Fast note guided procedure with the follow text: Child Terminal 24 month Review has been completed by CSAT, [care receiver name] medical condition and care requirements remain unchanged. CSAT recommends not reviewing CP for [care receiver name], review will be required in 12 months. The Fast Note requires the keywords ‘ACTCAR’ and ‘URGENT’ added. ‘Out’ the activities to office code CD1.
3	CSAT recommendation that a review is required at 24 months Create a Fast Note using the Fast note guided procedure with the follow text: Child Terminal 24 month Review has been completed by CSAT, [care receiver name] medical condition and care requirements appear to have changed. CSAT recommends a medical review to be completed as instructed by the National Carer Programme. The Fast Note requires the keywords ‘ACTCAR’ and ‘URGENT’ added. ‘Out’ the activities to office code CD1.
4	Referral to CSAT not for a 24 month review Create a Fast Note using the Fast note guided procedure with the follow text: Referral to CSAT for 24 month Child Terminal Review was made on [DD/MM/YYYY] however this is not applicable for this carer/care receiver as: [Reason]. The CSAT referral has been finalised without recommendation and referred back to processing for appropriate action. The Fast Note requires the keywords ‘ACTCAR’ and ‘URGENT’ added. ‘Out’ the activities to office code CD1.
5	CSAT recommends review the carer/care receivers circumstances Create a Fast Note using the Fast note guided procedure with the follow text: Referral to CSAT for 24 month Child Terminal Review was made on [DD/MM/YYYY] however this is not applicable for this carer/care receiver as it appears a change in circumstances has occurred meaning the carer may no longer be eligible for CP. The change in circumstances is: [Change details]. The CSAT referral has been finalised without recommendation and referred back to processing for appropriate action. The Fast Note requires the keywords ‘ACTCAR’ and ‘URGENT’ added. ‘Out’ the activities to office code CD1.
6	CSAT unable to make contact with the carer Create a Fast Note using the Fast note guided procedure with the follow text: Referral to CSAT for 24 month Child Terminal Review was made on [DD/MM/YYYY] however phone contact was unable to be made with the carer. Two attempts to make phone contact with the carer occurred on: [DD/MM/YYY and DD/MM/YYYY]. A letter was sent to the carer on [DD/MM/YYYY] requesting contact be made with the CSAT social worker within 21 days, however carer has failed to make contact. The CSAT referral has been finalised without recommendation and referred back to processing for appropriate action. The Fast Note requires the keywords ‘ACTCAR’ and ‘URGENT’ added. ‘Out’ the activities to office code CD1.