TAPIB Digest

Technical Advice and Practice Improvement Branch

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Technical Advice and Practice Improvement Branch - TAPIB Digest

Assistance Animal Sub-Themes:

1.1.1 Assistance Animal

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File AA (Assistance Animal Capital Purchase) - Autism Spectrum Disorder - R&N (Not Met) - Replacement combined seizure alert and therapy dog.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AA (Assistance Animal Capital Purchase) - Cerebral Palsy - R&N (Not Met) - Replacement seizure alert dog.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AA (Assistance Animal Maintenance Costs) - Autism Spectrum Disorder - R&N (Not Met) - Therapy dog ongoing maintenance cost.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AA (Assistance Animal Other) - Autism Spectrum Disorder - R&N (Not Met) - Training for a puppy to become an assistance dog.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

1.1.2 Dog Guide Vision

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File AA (Dog Guide Vision Capital Purchase and Maintenance Costs) - Visual impairment - R&N (Met) - Replacement guide dog.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Assistive Technology Sub-Themes:

1.2.1 Bed or Sleep System

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Bed or Sleep System) - Mid-Cost AT - Acquired Brain Injury - R&N (Not Met) - Electric bed, pressure care mattress, bed stick.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Bed or Sleep System) - Mid-Cost AT - Parkinson’s Disease - R&N (Met) - King Single Hi-Lo bed with gel infused mattress, assistive bed rail, companion bed.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

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Communication Device

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Communication Device) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Autism Spectrum Disorder, Unspecified Intellectual Disability- R&N (Met) - Communication device & software.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Communication Device) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Developmental Delay - R&N (Not met) - Liberator Rugged 8. LAMP Words For Life Software.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Early Childhood Early Intervention Assistive Technology

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (ECEI AT) - Autism Spectrum Disorder - R&N (Met for Some but Not All Requests) - Sensory devices.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (ECEI AT) - Mid-Cost AT - Global Developmental Delay - R&N (Met) - Body Cycles Edge tricycle.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (ECEI AT) - Mid-Cost AT - Other (Physical) (Child) - R&N (Met) - Arthrogryposis, Freedom Wheels bike with trike modification.pdf	Jul 03, 2024 by Wall, Ryan

Hearing Equipment

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mandatory, Mid-Cost - Hearing Loss - R&N NOT MET - Phonak Sky M50 SP with Roger Touchscreen FM system. Audeara headphones, HSP.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Hearing Loss - R&N (Not Met) - Phonak L90 hearing aids, not eligible for HSP.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Hearing Loss - R&N (Not met) - Premium XD960 hearing aids. Resound TV Streamer, Hearing Services not eligible.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

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File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mid-Cost AT - Hearing Loss - R&N (Met) - Oticon Real 1 Non-Standard Premium Headphones with smart charger.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mid-Cost AT - Hearing Loss - R&N (Met for Some But Not All) - Nucleus 8 binaural cochlear sound processors.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Multiple Items

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Multiple Items) - Visual Impairment - R&N (Not Met) - Hospital discharge, AT request addresses injury recovery rather than disability.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Orthotics

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Orthotics) - Aquired Brain Injury, Plegia- R&N (Not Met) - MyoPro Trial.pdf	Jul 17, 2024 by Wall, Ryan
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Orthotics) - Mid-Cost AT - Cerebral Palsy- R&N (Met) - Child outgrew previous AFOs.pdf	Jul 17, 2024 by Wall, Ryan
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Orthotics) - Mid-Cost AT - Multiple Sclerosis- R&N (Met) - Bioness L300 Go FES Unit.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Other (Assistive Technology)

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Other) - Autism Spectrum Disorder - R&N (Not Met) - Read and Write Gold software.pdf	Jul 23, 2024 by Wall, Ryan
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Other) - Mid-Cost AT - Muscular Dystrophy- R&N (Met) - Electrical vertical lift recliner chair.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

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Power Wheelchair

File	Modified
ORIGINAL — PDF File AT (Power Wheelchair) - Cerebral Palsy (Child)- R&N (Not Met) - AT insurance request.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Prosthetics

File	Modified
ORIGINAL — PDF File AT (Prosthetics) - Amputation (Single Lower Limb)- R&N (Met for Some but Not All Requests) - Every-day prosthesis and silicon cosmesis for a chopart amputation.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL — PDF File AT (Prosthetics) - Global Developmental Delay- R&N (Not Met) - Vision, ocular prosthesis, mainstream interface pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL — PDF File AT (Prosthetics) - Mid-Cost AT - Amputation (Single Lower Limb) - R&N (Met) - Transfemoral socket prosthesis. new socket previously funded less than 12 months prior.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Shower Commode

File	Modified
ORIGINAL — PDF File AT (Commode) - Mid-Cost AT - Cerebral Palsy- R&N (Met) - R82 Heron adjustable shower commode.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL — PDF File AT (Commode) - Mid-Cost AT - Myotonic Dystrophy - R&N (Met) - Flamingo adjustable shower commode.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Specialised Seating

File	Modified
ORIGINAL — PDF File AT (Specialised Seating) - Mid-Cost AT - Other (Neurological) (Child) - R&N (Met) - Carrot Car Seat with Swivel Base.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

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1.2.12 Vision Device

File	Modified
ORIGINAL — PDF File AT (Vision Device) - Mid-Cost AT - CHARGE Syndrome - R&N (Not Met) - Apple Watch Ultra.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Vision Device) - Mid-Cost AT - Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy - R&N (Met for Some but Not All) - Electronic magnifier, iPhone, vision-related phone apps.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File AT (Vision Device) - Mid-Cost AT - Visual Impairment - R&N (Met) - Braille Note Touch 32 Plus, micropthalmia and sclerocornea.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Other

File	Modified
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Other) - Autism Spectrum Disorder-R&N (Not Met) - Read and Write Gold software.pdf	Jul 23, 2024 by Wall, Ryan
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Other) - Mid-Cost AT - Muscular Dystrophy- R&N (Met) - Electrical vertical lift recliner chair.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Theme: Capacity Building Supports

1.2.13 Relationships or Behaviour Supports (Capacity Building Supports)

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File CB (Relationship and Behaviour Supports) - Mandatory Advice - Autism Spectrum Disorder - R&N (Met) - Child participant, level 2 ASD, positive behaviour support.pdf	Jul 23, 2024 by Wall, Ryan

Theme: Core Supports — 6

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Theme: Core Supports

Daily Activities (Core Supports)

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File Core (Daily Activities) - Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Severe Intellectual Disability, Mitochondrial Disease - R&N (Met) - Family members as paid supports.pdf	Jul 23, 2024 by Wall, Ryan
ORIGINAL – PDF File Core (Daily Activities) - Mild Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, Anxiety - R&N (Not Met) - One-off industrial clean, hoarding, State housing accommodation.pdf	Jul 23, 2024 by Wall, Ryan

Transport

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File Core (Transport) - Cerebral Palsy - R&N (Not Met)- Vehicle hire, family holiday, wheelchair dependency.pdf	Jul 23, 2024 by Wall, Ryan
ORIGINAL – PDF File Core (Transport) - Mandatory Advice - Profound Intellectual Disability - R&N (Met) - Transport funding, rural participant, day program access.pdf	Jul 23, 2024 by Wall, Ryan
ORIGINAL – PDF File Core (Transport) - Visual Impairment (Myopathy) - R&N (Not Met) - Nemaline myopathy, support worker travel and accommodation during interstate travel.pdf	Jul 23, 2024 by Wall, Ryan

Theme: Disability Related Health Supports

3.1.1 Diabetes

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File DRHS (Diabetes) - Moderate Intellectual Disability- R&N (Not Met) - Diabetes management nursing supports.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File DRHS (Diabetes Consumables) - Prader-Willi Syndrome - R&N (Not Met) - Diabetes glucose testing strips and lancets.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

3.1.2 Nutrition

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File DRHS (Nutrition) - Muscular Dystrophy - R&N (Not Met) - Thermomix TM6 kit AT request for dysphagia.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File DRHS (Nutrition Consumables) - Developmental Delay - R&N (Not Met) - Nutritional supplement powder.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

3.1.3 Respiratory

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File DRHS (Respiratory) - Down Syndrome - R&N (Met) - CPAP respiratory AT and consumables.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Theme: Home Modifications

4.1 Home Modifications Sub-Themes:

4.1.1 Ceiling Hoist

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File HMOD (Ceiling Hoist) - Cerebral Palsy- R&N (Met)- Replacement ceiling hoist AT request.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File HMOD (Ceiling Hoist) - Mandatory Advice - Cerebral Palsy (Adult) - R&N (Met) - Ceiling hoist and tracking system.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File HMOD (Ceiling Hoist) - Mandatory Advice - Cerebral Palsy - R&N (More Information Required) - Ceiling hoist and tracking system in SDA (high physical support property).pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

4.1.2 External Home Modifications

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File HMOD (External HMOD, Home Access) - Mandatory- Severe Intellectual Disability, Other (Chromosomal Condition) - R&N MET FOR SOME - Complex HMOD.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File HMOD (External Home Modifications, Home Access) - Spinal Cord Injury (Incomplete) - R&N (Not Met) - Driveway and carport.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

4.1.3 Home Access

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File HMOD (Minor Home Modifications, Home Access) - Cerebral Palsy (Child) - R&N (More Information Required) - Front access ramp.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

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4.1.4 Home Automation

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File HMOD (Home Automation) - Multiple Sclerosis - R&N (Met) - Automation of new SDA accommodation complex modification request.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

4.1.5 Minor Home Modifications

File	Modified
DUPLICATE – PDF File HMOD (Minor Home Modifications, Home Access) - Cerebral Palsy (Child) - R&N (More Information Required) - Front access ramp.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

4.1.6 Other (Home Modifications)

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File HMOD (Other) - Visual Impairment - R&N (Not Met) - Vision, retinitis pigmentosa, additional home lighting.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

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Theme: Vehicle Modifications

Mobility Hoist Modifications

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File VMOD (Mobility Hoist Modification) - Cerebral Palsy (Adult) - R&N (More Information Required) - 2003 Toyota Hiace, Braun Vista Platform Lift.pdf	Jul 03, 2024 by Wall, Ryan

Wheelchair Accessible Passenger Modifications

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File VMOD (Wheelchair Accessible Passenger Modification) - Multiple Sclerosis (Adult) - R&N (Met for some but Not All) - Turny Evo, Kia Carnival (1).pdf	Jul 03, 2024 by Wall, Ryan
ORIGINAL – PDF File VMOD (Wheelchair Accessible Passenger Modification) - Multiple Sclerosis (Adult) - R&N (Met for some but Not All) - Turny Evo, Kia Carnival (2).pdf	Jul 03, 2024 by Wall, Ryan

Other (Vehicle Modifications)

File	Modified
ORIGINAL – PDF File VMOD (Other) - Cerebral Palsy - R&N (More Information Required) - 2017 Toyota Noah, existing wheelchair accessible modifications.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
ORIGINAL – PDF File VMOD (Other) - Hypoxic Brain Injury - R&N (Not met) - New vehicle purchase, VW Multican Comfortline LWB T6.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

Special Topic: Mandatory Advice

Mandatory Advice Articles:

File	Modified
DUPLICATE — PDF File AT (Communication Device) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Autism Spectrum Disorder, Unspecified Intellectual Disability- R&N (Met) - Communication device & software.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE — PDF File AT (Communication Device) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Developmental Delay - R&N (Not met) - Liberator Rugged 8. LAMP Words For Life Software.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE - PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mandatory, Mid-Cost - Hearing Loss - R&N NOT MET - Phonak Sky M50 SP with Roger Touchscreen FM system, Audeara headphones, HSP.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE — PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Hearing Loss - R&N (Not Met) - Phonak L90 hearing aids. not eligible for HSP.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE - PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Hearing Loss - R&N (Not met) - Premium XD960 hearing aids, Resound TV Streamer, Hearing Services not eligible.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE — PDF File CB (Relationship and Behaviour Supports) - Mandatory Advice - Autism Spectrum Disorder - R&N (Met) - Child participant, level 2 ASD, positive behaviour support.pdf	Jul 23, 2024 by Wall, Ryan
— PDF File Core (Transport) - Mandatory Advice - Profound Intellectual Disability - R&N (Met) - Transport funding, rural participant, day program access.pdf	Jul 23, 2024 by Wall, Ryan
DUPLICATE - PDF File HMOD (Ceiling Hoist) - Mandatory Advice - Cerebral Palsy (Adult) - R&N (Met) - Ceiling hoist and tracking system.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE — PDF File HMOD (Ceiling Hoist) - Mandatory Advice - Cerebral Palsy - R&N (More Information Required) - Ceiling hoist and tracking system in SDA (high physical support property).pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE — PDF File HMOD (External HMOD, Home Access) - Mandatory - Severe Intellectual Disability, Other (Chromosomal Condition) - R&N MET FOR SOME - Complex HMOD.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name

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Mid-Cost Assistive Technology Articles:

File	Modified
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Bed or Sleep System) - Mid-Cost AT - Acquired Brain Injury - R&N (Not Met) - Electric bed, pressure care mattress, bed stick.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Bed or Sleep System) - Mid-Cost AT - Parkinson’s Disease - R&N (Met) - King Single Hi-Lo bed with gel infused mattress, assistive bed rail, companion bed.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Commode) - Mid-Cost AT - Cerebral Palsy - R&N (Met) - R82 Heron adjustable shower commode.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Commode) - Mid-Cost AT - Myotonic Dystrophy - R&N (Met) - Flamingo adjustable shower commode.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Communication Device) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Autism Spectrum Disorder, Unspecified Intellectual Disability - R&N (Met) - Communication device & software.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Communication Device) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Developmental Delay - R&N (Not met) - Liberator Rugged 8. LAMP Words For Life Software.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (ECEI AT) - Mid-Cost AT - Global Developmental Delay - R&N (Met) - Body Cycles Edge tricycle.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mandatory, Mid-Cost - Hearing Loss - R&N NOT MET - Phonak Sky M50 SP with Roger Touchscreen FM system, Audeara headphones, HSP.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Hearing Loss - R&N (Not Met) - Phonak L90 hearing aids, not eligible for HSP.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mandatory Advice, Mid-Cost AT - Hearing Loss - R&N (Not met) - Premium XD960 hearing aids, Resound TV Streamer, Hearing Services not eligible.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mid-Cost AT - Hearing Loss - R&N (Met) - Oticon Real 1 Non-Standard Premium Headphones with smart charger.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Hearing Equipment) - Mid-Cost AT - Hearing Loss - R&N (Met for Some But Not All) - Nucleus 8 binaural cochlear sound processors.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Orthotics) - Mid-Cost AT - Cerebral Palsy- R&N (Met) - Child outgrew previous AFOs.pdf	Jul 17, 2024 by Wall, Ryan
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Orthotics) - Mid-Cost AT - Multiple Sclerosis - R&N (Met) - Bioness L300 Go FES Unit.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Other) - Mid-Cost AT - Muscular Dystrophy - R&N (Met) - Electrical vertical lift recliner chair.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name
DUPLICATE – PDF File AT (Prosthetics) - Mid-Cost AT - Amputation (Single Lower Limb) - R&N (Met) - Transfemoral socket prosthesis, new socket previously funded less than 12 months prior.pdf	Oct 09, 2023 by Staff Name