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Service Areas

New Prescriber Procedures, Forms and summary of service improvements for Communication Aids, Oxygen, Medical Grade Footwear & Orthoses Service Areas (added 4 July 2008)
Refer to the Communication, Oxygen, Medical Grade Footwear and Orthoses webpages or the Forms or Prescriber Procedures webpages for more detailed information.

New Prescriber Procedures and Forms for Equipment and Continence Service Areas (added 21 April 2008)
Refer to the Continence, Mobility & Daily Living Aids webpages for updated information, the equipment update for a summary of Equipment Services changes or the Forms or Prescriber Procedures webpages for more detailed information.

New SOA for Spectacle Supply Scheme (added 1 April 2008)
The new Spectacle Supply Scheme (SSS) Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA), in place from 1 April 2008 introduces an enhanced range for clients including metal frames as a standard available option. Refer to the Spectacles or Spectacles SOA webpages for more detailed information on the new products.

Events and Education Calendars

MASS Education Calendar for 2008 to provide a full year of workshops and videoconferences (updated 16 June 2008)
Refer to the Calendar of Events and Booking Form for further information

Resources

Equipment - Updated Brisbane Stock Inventory Lists (updated 16 June 2008)
Refer to the Electric Hoists, Mobile Overtoilet & Shower Commodes and Manual Wheelchairs - contact the MASS Mobility or Daily Living Aid Advisors if you identify a potentially suitable item.Equipment

HACC / MASS Continence Resource List and Order Form (updated 12 February 2008)
Refer to the Resource List and Order Form to request resources developed for clinicians and clients and specifically developed versions for Indigenous Australians.

Repair and Maintenance information (updated 29 January 2008)
Refer to the Equipment Resource webpage for new maintenance checklists and helpful information for MASS clients with equipment.

Revised version of Continence Resource First Steps Clinical Practice Guideline (added 4 September 2007)
Refer to the Continence Resource webpage for the 2007 version of the First Steps CPG developed for registered nurses and allied health professionals.

Continence - New MASS Continence Second Steps Clinical Practice Guideline (added 1 March 2007)
Refer to the Continence Resource webpage for the links to new Second Steps Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Last Updated: 04 July 2008
Last Reviewed: 04 July 2008