7.6 Conclusion

Given the dynamic nature of health and aged care service delivery and the continuous flow of information within small, medium and large health and aged care organisations there is a need for contemporary and robust plans and strategies to identify the role of low-value care in a quality landscape and plans for direct care assurance and improvement.

A contemporary understanding of low-value care is essential for continuous improvement to support high-value patient and client care. This approach allows internal and external stakeholders to be aware of the quality landscape, identify wasteful practices and optimise resource allocation to guidelines and protocols that enhance the value and efficiency of care delivery.