NDIS Nursing Reports & Supporting Evidence
A strong nursing report should do more than list diagnoses.
It should help the reader understand what is happening, how the person's disability-related health needs affect everyday life, what support is currently available, what risks have been identified and why particular clinical supports are being recommended.
Chosen Family Registered Nurses prepare professional nursing reports based on assessment, available clinical information and the person's individual circumstances.
What is an NDIS nursing report?
An NDIS nursing report is clinical documentation that can help describe a participant's assessed nursing and disability-related health support needs.
Depending on the purpose of the report, it may document clinical findings, functional impact, risks, current support arrangements and recommendations for ongoing support.
Reports may be useful when a participant's clinical needs have changed or when their support team requires clearer clinical evidence about those needs.
What Does a Nursing Assessment Consider?
Every assessment is individual. Depending on the person's circumstances, our Registered Nurses may consider:
- relevant health and medical history
- current diagnoses and health conditions
- disability-related health support needs
- medication
- mobility and transfers
- nutrition and hydration
- swallowing and mealtime considerations
- continence
- bladder and bowel support
- skin integrity
- wounds and pressure injury risks
- respiratory support needs
- diabetes
- epilepsy and seizure management
- communication
- cognition
- personal care
- clinical equipment
- assistive technology
- existing formal and informal supports
- clinical risks
- staff training requirements
- emergency and escalation arrangements.
We also consider what the person can already do independently and where support can build confidence, capability and choice.
What Happens After Assessment?
Depending on the reason for referral, the Registered Nurse may provide recommendations about:
- required nursing supports
- appropriate frequency of review
- care planning
- health monitoring
- clinical risk management
- participant-specific procedures
- worker training
- competency assessment
- escalation arrangements
- coordination with treating professionals.
Where requested and clinically appropriate, a formal nursing report or care plan can also be developed.
Nursing assessments for NDIS supporting evidence
Participants may require clinical evidence to help the NDIA understand their disability-related health support needs.
Where this is the purpose of the referral, our nursing reports aim to clearly explain the assessed need, relevant functional impact, current support arrangements, identified clinical risks and clinically appropriate recommendations.
A nursing report does not determine what the NDIS will fund. Funding decisions remain with the NDIA.
When might a nursing assessment be useful?
A nursing assessment may be appropriate when:
- clinical needs have changed
- a participant has recently left hospital
- a new health-related support is required
- a new High Intensity support is being introduced
- a participant is moving into SIL or another supported environment
- existing care plans need review
- there has been a significant clinical incident
- support workers require participant-specific training
- clinical risks are unclear
- supporting evidence is required
- different providers need clearer guidance about clinical responsibilities.
A person-centred approach to clinical assessment
Clinical assessment should be something we do with a person, not to them.
We explain the process, listen to the participant's priorities and involve the people they choose wherever appropriate.
Our aim is to produce clinical recommendations that protect safety while respecting dignity, autonomy and the person's right to be involved in decisions about their own life.
Refer for an NDIS Nursing Assessment
You do not need to know every clinical detail before making a referral.
Tell us what is happening, what information is currently available and what you need the assessment to help clarify.
Our Nursing & Clinical Services team can guide you through the next steps.
Refer for an NDIS Nursing Assessment with Chosen Family.
Why Chosen Family?
Our nursing services are person-centred, clinically informed and designed to provide practical support that works in everyday life.
Understanding the person, not just the diagnosis
Clinically informed nursing recommendations
Person-centred care, choice and autonomy
Practical plans that work in everyday settings
Collaborative support across your care team
Inclusive care where you feel respected and heard
Our Clinical Process
Our clinical process is designed to provide clear, participant-specific nursing support from initial referral through to ongoing review.
01
Referral
Tell us what is happening and what support you are looking for. You do not need to have every answer before contacting us.
02
Consent
Before clinical information is collected or shared, we confirm appropriate participant consent or authorised consent arrangements.
03
Clinical Assessment
Where required, a Registered Nurse completes an assessment to understand the person’s health needs, disability-related support needs, preferences, existing supports and clinical risks.
04
Recommendations & Documentation
We explain our findings and discuss clinically appropriate recommendations. Depending on the referral, this may include a nursing report, care plan, risk assessment, clinical procedure or other participant-specific documentation.
05
5. Training & Ongoing Review
Where workers will implement relevant aspects of the clinical plan, participant-specific education and competency assessment can be arranged where appropriate. Our nursing team can also review plans and support arrangements as health, circumstances, equipment, medication, accommodation or support needs change.
NDIS Nursing FAQs
Does the NDIS fund nursing?
The NDIS may fund nursing or other disability-related health supports where the support meets NDIS funding requirements and relates to the participant's disability. Some healthcare remains the responsibility of the Australian health system. Funding decisions are made by the NDIA.
Can an NDIS nurse visit me at home?
Where appropriate and available, community nursing can be delivered in the person's home or another suitable community environment. Whether this is appropriate will depend on the service required and the person's clinical circumstances.
Can Chosen Family provide an NDIS nursing assessment?
Yes. Our Registered Nurses can complete comprehensive clinical assessments and prepare relevant clinical documentation according to the purpose of the referral and the participant's assessed needs.
Do you provide nursing for SIL participants?
Yes. Our nurses can work alongside participants and SIL teams where nursing assessment, care planning, High Intensity support planning, clinical training, competency assessment or ongoing clinical oversight is required.
Can you train our support workers?
Yes. We can provide participant-specific clinical training where appropriate. Training can be supported by competency assessment when workers need to demonstrate that they can safely implement a participant's individual clinical procedure.
Do I need to know exactly which nursing service I need before referring?
No.
Tell us what is happening, what concerns you have and what outcome you are trying to achieve. Our clinical team can help determine an appropriate next step.
When should I make a nursing referral?
You do not have to wait for a crisis before requesting clinical support.
A referral may be appropriate when:
- a person's health or disability-related support needs have changed
- there has been a hospital admission or significant clinical event
- a new clinical procedure or support has been introduced
- a participant is moving into a new support environment
- an existing care plan is outdated
- workers need participant-specific clinical training
- a competency assessment is required
- new clinical risks have been identified
- a participant requires a nursing assessment or report
- there are concerns about consistency of clinical support
- the participant's support team needs clearer clinical guidance.
If you are unsure whether nursing is the right service, talk with us. We can help identify the most appropriate next step.
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