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Assistive Technology Optimising Uptake & Avoiding Abandonment

Join the Enable New Zealand Clinical Services Advisors for an overview of this important topic. The presentation will focus on available literature and strategies to maximise uptake and avoid abandonment of prescribed assistive technology.

Video duration 51:17

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Consideration for bed and mattress solutions

Dana and Pauline have reviewed recent literature, referred to best practice guidelines, and drawn on clinical experience to provide a written resource, designed to be read alongside the pre-recorded presentation. This resource aims to support assessors in identifying bed and mattress solutions that are safe, appropriate, and meet the needs of both the person and their carers.

Video duration 41:27

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Cultural Safety and competence. What do we need to consider

Nafi delves into aspects of cultural safety and competency in clinical practice. Nafi shares some resources that supported his learning and passion in this area.

Video duration 14:55

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Working with the MRES Clinical Advisory Services Team

Learn about useful resources on the ACC Assessor hub on the Enable website. This session is aimed at new assessors or those new to using the MRES app to order equipment.

Video duration 30:55

Exploring Sleep Positioning Systems together

Listen to an interview with Dana Walsh, (Clinical Services Advisor at Enable New Zealand) and Jane Hamer, (paediatric physiotherapist). The interview covers: the important of sleep positioning systems; understanding the complexities and barriers for using this equipment; provide you tools for your, ‘kete’ when implementing sleep positioning systems.

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Video duration 34:09

Considerations For Bariatric Equipment

Learn about a range of equipment available and particular factors when assessing specific needs for this client group.

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Video duration 54:54

Restraint minimisation - what do we need to consider for ACC and Whaikaha Assessors.

Sarah and Pauline chat through the 2021 Ngā Paerewa Health Disability services standard.

Restraint Minimisation Information sheet

Restraint minimisation slide show

Video duration 42:43

Guide to writing funding requests

Join Rachel, and Penny to learn how and what you need you need to write as an assessor.

Video duration 51:50