ACC MRES equipment hire

Download helpful questions and answers about hire

Download the PowerPoint slides for the Hire webinar

This webinar from Clinical Service Advisors Phillipa Corby and Pauline Lazarus explores key considerations for assessors when deciding whether to purchase or hire MRES equipment. 

During the session, they walk through the different MRES ordering options, the hire criteria, and use examples to highlight when purchasing or hiring is most appropriate. The discussion also takes a closer look at items commonly requested for hire including wheelchairs, modular ramps and portable bathrooms, and the factors that influence the decision-making process for each.

Key takeaways from the webinar

Purchasing equipment supports sustainability – purchased items are re‑issuable and help maximise the long-term value of the MRES service.

Check ACC list options first – these options should always be considered as the starting point.

Use the MRES Operational Guidelines – this is where you locate the hire criteria which provide clear guidance to support consistent decisions. 

Plan how to end the hire – assessors need a clear plan for how and when hired equipment will be returned.  The client should be fully informed of this plan.

Ask if you’re unsure – our team is always available to support assessors when the purchase vs hire decision is not clear.

Meet the MRES Clinical Advisory Services Team on our website or email us at acc.advisor@enable.co.nz.

We hope you’ll find this a useful resource for building confidence and consistency in MRES equipment decisions.