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Introduction to the Clinical Advisory Service & MRES

Meet the ACC MRES Clinical Services Advisors and learn how they can support you with equipment selection and MRES orders. Find out about useful resources available on our Enable website.  

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Housing Modifications for People with Challenging Behaviours.

Join Enable New Zealand Clinical Services Advisors, Carey and Jolene, for an overview of the Disability Support Services (DSS) – Ministry of Social Development’s criteria and processes for housing modifications for people with challenging behaviours. This session is the first in a series focusing on this topic.  

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Session One – Part A

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Session One – Part B

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ACC Social Rehabilitation Assessment - Equipment and working with Enable New Zealand

ACC and Enable NZ jointly present information about Equipment orders and the MRES process with a focus on the 6 ‘Make It Count’ principles. It is essential to be familiar with these as an assessor undertaking Social  Rehabilitation Assessments. Please check out this recorded Webinar from Jan 2025 as we share important content and address some of your queries and questions in this collaborative session.

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Managing Pressure Injuries in Clients with Spinal Cord Injury: Clinical Insights for ACC Assessors

This presentation will explore the opportunities and challenges faced by Assessors when working with spinal cord injured clients, who are also experiencing a pressure injury. It will utilise the ICF model to frame the assessment information gathered and guide the Assessor to address the referral query. It will also take a wider look at how the client’s recovery is being managed. This will ensure that the complexities of this client group are understood, and suitable support is in place for optimal healing. 

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Make it count

Take the opportunity to listen to this joint presentation by ACC and the Enable Clinical Services Advisory team for valuable service updates on the MRES system and making each equipment order count! 6 key principles are highlighted by ACC, along with examples, to assist assessors with the ordering process.

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Make it count: Six things to consider when ordering equipment - From ACC New Zealand

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Assistive Technology Optimising Uptake & Avoiding Abandonment

Join the Enable New Zealand Clinical Services Advisors for an overview of this important topic. The presentation will focus on available literature and strategies to maximise uptake and avoid abandonment of prescribed assistive technology.

Video duration 51:17

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Consideration for bed and mattress solutions

Dana and Pauline have reviewed recent literature, referred to best practice guidelines, and drawn on clinical experience to provide a written resource, designed to be read alongside the pre-recorded presentation. This resource aims to support assessors in identifying bed and mattress solutions that are safe, appropriate, and meet the needs of both the person and their carers.

Video duration 41:27

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Cultural Safety and competence. What do we need to consider

Nafi delves into aspects of cultural safety and competency in clinical practice. Nafi shares some resources that supported his learning and passion in this area.

Video duration 14:55

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Exploring Sleep Positioning Systems together

Listen to an interview with Dana Walsh, (Clinical Services Advisor at Enable New Zealand) and Jane Hamer, (paediatric physiotherapist). The interview covers: the important of sleep positioning systems; understanding the complexities and barriers for using this equipment; provide you tools for your, ‘kete’ when implementing sleep positioning systems.

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Video duration 34:09

Considerations For Bariatric Equipment

Learn about a range of equipment available and particular factors when assessing specific needs for this client group.

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Video duration 54:54

Restraint minimisation - what do we need to consider for ACC and Whaikaha Assessors.

Sarah and Pauline chat through the 2021 Ngā Paerewa Health Disability services standard.

Restraint Minimisation Information sheet

Restraint minimisation slide show

Video duration 42:43