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Advice Support Tool
Theme: Assistive Technology Sub-Theme(s): Shower commode/ trolley
References: NDIS Act 2013 Section 34 1. (a) - (f) and 2. NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013
Note: All criteria need to be met for the supports to be funded through the NDIS.
undertake activities to facilitate their social and economic participation )
Criteria for reasonable and necessary Is criteria Considerations (including evidence supports met? used) 34.1(a) Enabling th rticipant’ I > and Semel gine Pammelanns goals XK Yes The participant may not have a } specific goal outlining the need for a (supports will assist the participant to pursue |G No ——> commodertrolley, however, consider the goals and objectives in their plan) how the use of a commode/trolley may underpin and assist the participant to pursue stated plan Goals. s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies De he | has 34.1(b) Assist the participant’s social and | & Yes > | The commodertrolley itself may not economic participation specifically be utilized to assist 5 ic and social participati (su will assist the participant to ONo economic and social participation,
however, consider the integral impact of hygiene and access to the bathroom upon social and economic participation.
34.1(c) Value for money
(supports represents value for money, ie the
& Yes
costs of support are reasonable, both in O No
terms of the benefits achieved and the cost
of alternative support)
Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules
2013 Part 3.1 (a) — (f); Has the prescriber considered any likely changes such as the impact of growth, weight fluctuation or a degenerative condition === | hee hs
Are there comparable support options
which would achieve the same outcome at
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Is criteria met?
used)
a substantially lower cost? What alternative supports were considered?
Is there evidence that the support will substantially improve the life stage outcomes and be of long-term benefit to the participant?
Is there evidence that funding support is likely to increase independence and reduce funded support costs in the long-term?
Is there evidence the support will increase the participant’s independence and reduce the participant’s need for other kinds of supports?
Is there evidence the quoted support cost is comparable to expected cost of same kind
of supports? S47E(@}ertainjoperations/oragency ee ef
Have comparable commode’‘trolley options been explored and reasons outlined why they could not achieve the same outcome at a substantially lower cost?
Custom Seating or Modifications to the Frame
Pressure care requirements, e.g result of Braden Scale Score or Waterlow Scale, history of pressure areas, length of time showering/toileting tasks take.
Postural/ positioning requirements,
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Considerations (including evidence used)
for desired effect and beneficial for the participant, having regard to current good practice)
Consider NDIS Support for Partici 2013 Part 3.2 and 3.3
What are the expected benefits of the support provision?
t Rule:
How will effectiveness of achieved outcome be measured?
When will effectiveness of achieved outcome be achieved?
Are there other supports required to achieve or maximise the reported support outcomes for participant?
Criteria for reasonable and necessary Is criteria supports met?
34.1(d) Support is effective or beneficial & Yes for the participant
(supports will be, or are likely to be, effective ENO. — >
Has an evidence based tool such as Waterlow scale or Braden score been completed to determine pressure risk. Has an evidence based postural assessment such as MAT evaluation been completed to determine positioning needs.
Has the commode/trolley been trialled? Has it been demonstrated through trial that any pressure care issues will be addressed? s=syess=seee~
Is the commode/trolley compatible with the environment where it will be used? Does the commode/trolley fit in the areas of the dwelling where it is required including through doorways and enable adequate circulation space for carers to attend to care requirements? Does the commode fit over the toilet if relevant?
Has it been evidenced the shower commode’ trolley is compatible with current transfer method used and the carers ability to safely complete that transfer?
Is the recommended commode/ trolley appropriate for current and future needs for the participant?
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Criteria for reasonable and necessary supports
Is criteria
met?
Considerations (including evidence used)
34.1(e) Support coordinates with but does not replace informal support
(funding or provision of supports takes account of what it is reasonable to expect families, carers, informal networks and the community to provide)
Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Part 3.4
Yes
Ol No
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34.1(f) Support is most appropriately funded by the NDIS
(supports are not more appropriately funded or provided through other general service systems or universal service obligations
Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Schedule 1.
Yes
Ol No
Support will not cause harm
(Supports will not be funded if it is likely to cause harm to the participant or pose a risk to others, or the support would be contrary to a law of a jurisdiction)
Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Part 5.1 and 5.3
Yes
O No
Have risks around the commode/ trolley such as restrictive practice
s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies“ eee been
considered and addressed by the prescriber?
Has the prescriber considered potential risk to carers / support
staff s47E(6) certain operations of agencies |
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Is criteria
met?
Considerations (including evidence used)
If the participant has epilepsy, has consideration been made to incorporation of a seizure management safety plan to address this risk?
Support is directly related to the participant’s disability
(supports will not be funded under the NDIS if they do not relate to the participant’s disability or are day-to-day expenses or income replacement)
Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Part 5.1 and 5.2
& Yes
O No
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Support does not duplicate other supports
(supports do not duplicate other supports delivered under alternative funding through the NDIS such as Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) funding.)
Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Part 5.1
& Yes
Ol No
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Are all of the above criteria met for all supports?
& Yes
O No
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