Service event—assistance received date

Context:

Service provision and planning:

Allows a description or profile of service utilisation by a person or persons during a period of service or reporting period. This item can be used in calculating the total amount of assistance received by a person in a reporting period (as in the HACC MDS).

Information on the total amount of assistance received in a specified time period is important for program planning and accountability. In conjunction with information concerning client need or dependency, this information can provide an indication of the appropriateness and adequacy of services as well as information on equity in service provision across client groups and geographic areas.