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MASS - Equipment Resources

Resources to Assist Prescribers with Applications

MASS 20 Prescriber Information Package has been developed to assist in completion of MASS applications. Attached are flow charts and a cheat sheet that leads prescribers through the form showing hints on what is required and where the information is located.

 

Equipment Resources

"Livng with Equipment in 2011" Symposium document resources.

 Topic Format  File   

Adjustments to your manual wheelchair, powerchair or mobile shower commode

 PDF PDF
How to use a power wheelchair (PWC)    
  •  Delivery and set up
 Video  video
  • Battery Charging
 Video video
  • Registration and Insurance
 Video video
  • Use of the chair in wet or hot weather, indoor, outdoors
 Video video
  • Programming for individual needs
 Video video
How to use pressure redistribution cushions, mattresses or overlays (PRC or PRM)
  • Correct use of pressure redistibution equipment and skin checks
 Video video
  • Offloading pressure
 Video video
  • Alternating pressure mattresses and overlays
 Video video
  • Cushion cleaning and maintenance
 Video video
  • Mattress and mattress overlay cleaning, maintenance and faults
 Video video
Hoist and Sling Use
  • Hoist and sling use, maintenance checks
 Video video
  • Battery charging and emergency lowering
 Video video
Generic maintenance (includes manual wheelchairs)
  • Insurance
 Video video
  • Tyre maintenance
 Video video
  • Tyre repair and replacement
 PDF  PDF
  • Cleaning and lubrication
 Video video
  • Maintenance checks for electrical equipment
 Video video
  • Mechanical maintenance check - Part 1
 Video video
  • Mechanical maintenance check - Part 2
 Video video
Maintenance
  • MASS Repairs and Maintenance - General Information
 PDF  PDF
  • Maintenance Checklist - Hoists and Slings
 PDF  PDF
  • Maintenance Checklist - Manual Wheelchairs (MWC)
 PDF  PDF
  • Maintenance Checklist - Mobile Shower Chair (MSC)
 PDF  PDF
  • Maintenance Checklist - PowerdriveWheechairs (PWD)
 PDF  PDF
  • You and Your Powerdrive Wheelchair resource provides a guide to registration, insurance, maintenance and repair, and other useful tips for power wheelchair users
 PDF  PDF


Last Updated: 02 September 2010
Last Reviewed: 02 September 2010



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