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What are the 12 areas of assessment for Continuing Health Care Funding?

The CHC assessment covers the following areas: 

1. Breathing 

2. Nutrition (food and drink) 

3. Continence 

4. Skin (including wounds and ulcers) 

5. Mobility 

6. Communication 

7. Psychological and emotional needs 

8. Cognition (understanding and memory) 

9. Behaviour 

10. Drug therapies and medication 

11. Altered states of consciousness 

12. Other significant care needs

Each domain is scored based on the severity of need. You can find more information here.

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