Sound and Movement Monitors

Last modified
1 November 2024
RAP item number
BF08
RAP item category
Communication, Cognition and Memory Assistance
Is this a contracted item

Yes, Personal Response System

Is prior approval required

No

Comments

Includes door and room monitors.

These aids aim to orient entitled persons to time and place and support independence in daily activities by compensating for diminishing cognitive skills.

May also be useful for managing clients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) resulting from trauma, disease, stroke, alcohol, drugs, hypoxia, degenerative neurological disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, Motor Neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease.  ABI can affect a person’s cognitive, physical, emotional and independent function resulting in a mild to profound loss of independence.

The GP or Medical Specialist is responsible for ensuring a comprehensive assessment is conducted, such as using the Psychogeriatric Assessment Scales.  The referral from the GP or Medical Specialist must specify type and stage of dementia, or ABI, and include relevant details of current co-morbidities and medication.

Assessment form for the supply of Personal Response System – D9199

See also AA16 Sensor Mat.

Please also refer to RAP National Guidelines - Personal Response systems