Beaches Rapid Access Care of the Elderly
BRACE
The Aged Care Rapid Response Team on the Northern Beaches is known as BRACE: Beaches Rapid Access Care of the Elderly. It is a hospital Avoidance Service for Older People aims to reduce avoidable Emergency department presentation and Hospital admissions. This service provides rapid assessment for older patients in their own homes, including Residential Aged Care Homes who are experiencing new medical and/or functional decline.
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