11Other criteria that must be satisfied

11 Other criteria that must be satisfied

(1) For paragraph 32‑4(1)(e) of the Act, this section specifies other matters that must be satisfied in relation to an application for extra service status. Diversity of choice for care recipients (2) The Secretary must be satisfied that, if the application is granted, there will be a significantly increased diversity of choice for current and future care recipients, and their carers and families, in relation to: (a) the different kinds of extra services offered in the region; or (b) the different groups of care recipients who are offered extra services in the region.

Note: Examples for paragraph (2)(a):

Note: Kinds of service may relate to extra service places that offer a greater range of choice as to:

(a) the type, frequency, variety and quality of services and food available; and
(b) the relevant fee structures applicable.

Note: Examples for paragraph (2)(b):

Note: Groups of care recipients who are offered extra services include:

(a) care recipients who are affected by dementia; and
(b) care recipients who are members of a couple; and
(c) care recipients who are people with special needs.

Continuity of care (3) The Secretary must be satisfied that, if the application is granted, the extra service status would provide current and future care recipients in the region with better access to continuity of care.

Note: Example:

Note: The Secretary may also take into account whether the service has made suitable arrangements for continuity of care for existing care recipients during the transition to extra service status.