Postural Management Outreach Clinic
This Service Offers:
- Clinic advice and support from a coordinator who is a highly skilled in 24hr positioning.
- The opportunity to consider/trial product from several different suppliers on the day, to create a solution that best fits the client’s individual need.
- Assistance with setting up equipment and advice on how to train family and caregivers.
- The outreach clinic is a mobile service. Most appointments occur in the client’s home.
- All of the above assistance is available for new clients and reviews of existing clients who already have funded equipment.
Who can refer a client to the clinic?
An EMS assessor accredited in Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management Level One (WMPM1) and Wheeled Mobility and Postural Management Lying (WMPMLYING).
If I am not accredited in WMPM1 or WMPMLYING, can I still refer my client?
Yes, but you will need to refer your client with a colleague who does have WMPM1 accreditation. You will both need to attend the clinic appointment. You will also need a nominated assessor with WMPMLYING for any service request submitted.
When is the next scheduled clinic?
Wheelchair and Seating Outreach Clinic Dates
How do I refer a client to the clinic and book an appointment time?
Complete the following forms and email them to outreach@enable.co.nz
ENAO802 Positioning Outreach Service Referral form
Postural Care Summary and Sleep Diary (where possible) please contact outreach@enable.co.nz for more information.
Upon receiving the completed forms an appointment time will be arranged during the next available clinic.
NOTE: The EMS Assessor must be present at the clinic appointment
For further information please contact:
Wendy Horning - Palmerston North, Levin, Masterton, Hawkes Bay, Whanganui, and New Plymouth
Sally Wallace – Wellington, Gisborne, Nelson, and Blenheim
Rachel Brown – South Island (excluding Nelson and Blenheim)
