Matching Persons to Equipment Lindsey Bean, OTD September 15, 2009

Who Matches Equipment? An occupational therapist will see all clients getting a mobility device –Cane, crutch, walker, power or manual wheelchair, scooter, or cushion –Other trained staff will distribute raised toilet seats, commodes, shower chairs or benches, reachers

Gathering Information on the Client AT Referral Form Mobility Skills Course Score Sheet Delivery and Instruction Form Liability Release Satisfaction Survey

AT Referral Form Usually done over the phone but can be done in person Client Information – name, date of birth, height, weight, diagnosis Address Information – address and phone number Equipment Interested in Purchasing

AT Referral Form Do they currently have any insurance and have they tried to obtain equipment through this source (possibly refer to Washington University) If using a mobility device now, what, and do they know the dimensions (i.e. Seat width and depth) What will they be using the device for?

Appointment to see AT Topics of discussion include: –Home considerations –Transportation options –Special Considerations Measurements Pull options from warehouse

Appointment to see AT Mobility Skills Course Delivery/Instruction Form Liability Release

Uses of Skills Course for Reutilized AT Evaluation of Skills Training of Skills Modify/adjust equipment

Delivery and Instruction Form Includes clients name, device number and date of delivery Checklist to make sure the client has been instructed on how to use the device Signed and dated by consumer or person picking up the device

Consumer Data –Fit to person/Clinical Evaluation Current mobility device Device requested and planned use weight, height and diagnosis seat width and depth

Mobility Skills Course Score Sheet Scoring is done on: –Completion of the task –Safety –Task Instruction 4 - completes task without assistance 3 – completes task with verbal assistance 2 – completes task with physical intervention 1 – unable to complete the task

Mobility Skills Course Includes: –Curb Cuts –Stairs –Ramps –Curbs –Carpet –Gravel

Layout

Ramp 1:20 Ramp 1:12 Potholes Stairs 3” curb

Turning Radius

Consumer Data –Training Device usage Device breakdown and transportation Cleaning and maintenance Safety

If there are any barriers… We have a 90 day warranty on all reuse equipment so if anything is not working we will fix it for free Also if the client needs more training we will set up training appointments

Tracking Long-term Outcomes Characteristics Of REspondents (CORE) –Demographics –Self-Report Measure Participation Survey (PARTS) –Participation in Major Life Activities –20 Activities –Self-Report Measure Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST) –Satisfaction with device and services –Self Report Measure Person change over time & in context

Tracking Data There are surveys for raised toilet seat/commode, mobility device, & shower chairs/benches Pre and Post Survey They complete the survey at time of distribution, and then a follow-up phone call is made 1 month after. See if there is a change in their participation & satisfaction with the reused device.

Any Questions? Director of AT- Carla Walker Occupational Therapist- Lindsey Bean