SelfCare

April 4, 2012  

Greetings!

Change is in the air...

 

The Ministry of Social Development (Health Assistance Branch) has implemented a new computer system effective April 2, 2012. How will that affect your clients?

 

SelfCare is selling Broda wheelchairs and has a new selection of demo Broda chairs including the new ClearPath. Check it out along with other Broda wheelchairs. 

 

SelfCare's Seating & Mobility Consultants learned a lot of new things at the ISS 2012. If you weren't able to attend, contact one of the consultants for a summary.

 

Easter hours: Closed Friday, April 6

Open regular hours on Monday, April 9 

 

We look forward to providing you with useful information throughout the year. Please contact us at any time if you have any comments, questions or topics you want covered by an inservice by emailing [email protected].

 

New Computer System at Health Assistance Branch

On April 2, the Ministry of Social Development (Health Assistance Branch) implemented a new computer system. The approval letter with an MGE number will be changed to a Purchase Authorization with an Order Number. We only have a few details on the changes, but the main issue will be with the inablilty of the new system to make changes to approvals after they are finalized.

What does this mean? Accuracy in the quote will be paramount. In the past, orders could be amended, but this will no longer be possible. We will keep you advised with any further information we receive.
ISS Recap

The International Seating Symposium has come and gone, but the education value is never lost. All the SelfCare Seating & Mobility consultants attended the pre-symposium and the symposium.

> View the list of courses completed by SelfCare  staff.

Here is a short take away from the bariatric session attended by Kristy Strocher:

List of 5 Important Points from Product Review and Implications for the Bariatric Population, Patricia Daviou, Chris Maurer, Jason A. Sharpe (Presenters):
  1. There are additional measurements the therapist should take to help choose more appropriate equipment for the Bariatric Population.  A printable fill out form can be found on PDG's website > Bariatric Additional Measurements Form. 
  2. The importance of remembering that the backrest must also have the weight capacity as well.
  3. Some people also miss the fact that the "tilt" system must be rated for the weight capacity; you cannot just go by the powerchair model's weight capacity.
  4. If there is a time lag between demo and ordering, re check the measurements. The Bariatric population can fluctuate weight significantly even in a matter of a month or two (due to fluid, and/or medications).
  5. For center of gravity adjustments, it can be more challenging as the weight distribution may appear forward, for example, but in actual fact (the weight) is more centralized which can throw off the fine line between mobility and stability.
Broda's ClearPath Wheelchair

ClearPathSelfCare will once again be selling the Broda wheelchairs. We have the following new demo stock:

Find out more about these chairs on our website (just follow the links). 

In this issue...
New Computer System
ISS Recap
Broda Chairs
Quick Links
Facebook 
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Product Notes
Home Adaptions for Independence Program
Tilt Vs Recline
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You can access our reference and product sheets, inservice RSVPs, and other reference materials online. You will be able to find information on our rental and consignment equipment, staff contacts, plus many other features. Contact Kim Mackie at 604-990-9422 or via email to request a username and password.
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