Version
Date of version
Applies to
Issued by
Delegated authority
Equipment Program
Completing general review of home
modifications
Procedure custodian
Date Published
Due for review
Confidentiality
1.0
5/3/2010
All prescribers to the DCSI
Equipment Program
DCSI equipment Program
Matthew Massy-Westropp Manager
DES
Belinda Carpenter Manager
Specilaised Equipment DES
5/3/2010
5/3/2011
Public
DCSI strategic objective
SA Strategic Plan
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See the DES website for latest version.
Overview
General review of home modifications is to be provided annually (at the same
time as review of any Domiciliary Equipment Services (DES) equipment items
held by the client) to ensure that the modifications are being used appropriately
and safely and do not present a safety risk to client or carer. The “General
Equipment, Home mod Review” form will be used by the reviewer to identify any
issues with the home modification that may require a referral for a clinical review.
The outcome of the review will be documented and referrals completed as
indicated.
The review of home modifications is required to ensure ongoing safety of home
modification use and to manage the risk of any injury to client or carer. The
general review is completed annually to identify any problems with the
modification or how it is being used by the client. If any problems are identified,
this will result in a referral to a clinician to review the client’s use of the
modification and to prescribe a replacement modification if DES is unable to
repair modification. See procedure “Completing clinical reviews of home
modifications”
Ongoing repairs, maintenance and replacement of home modifications remains
the responsibility of the home owner as agreed to at the initial prescription. Refer
to “Terms and Conditions of Installation of Home Modifications”.
General reviews of home modifications are completed for current Disability and
Domiciliary Care clients who have been provided with home modifications by the
Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI).
Procedure detail
Step
Description
1
To complete the general review equipment screening tool

Complete the “General Equipment, Home mod Review” form either as part of a
home visit or over the phone with the client / carer when a scheduled review is due,
or in response to contact from the client if there are concerns with the home
modifications provided.

File completed screening tool in the client’s file and document any issues identified
and actions taken.
Are there any issues identified with the safe use of the home modification?
If yes, go to step 2.
If no, go to step 3.
2
To refer for clinical review of home modification
The service coordinator / key contact / accommodation manager completes a referral to the
relevant discipline to complete a clinical review of the home modification. Refer to
procedure “Completing clinical reviews of home modifications”.
Go to step 3.
3
To document that the general review of equipment items has been completed

Document the outcome of the general review of the home modification in the client’s
file.

Save the completed review form in the client’s file (either paper or electronically).
Flowchart
Service Coordinator / key contact /
Clinician / Accommodation Manager
complete the General equipment / home
modification review form.
Use
of home
modification
unsafe
?
YES
NO
Document that the general review of
equipment items has been completed
Refer for clinical review of home
modification
Overarching legislation and policy
The guiding policy for this procedure is the “DCSI Operational Policy on Home Modifications”
Related procedures, standards and guidelines
Procedures
“Completing clinical reviews of home modifications”
“Completing general review of equipment”
“Completing clinical review of equipment”
Forms and templates
“General Equipment, Home mod Review”
Supporting documents and references
Supporting documents
“Terms and Conditions of Installation of Home Modifications”
Other
DES Equipment Catalogue (for external prescribers)
DES online ordering system (for internal prescribers)
For access to all forms / supporting documents and procedures:
Check DES website for latest e-version, photocopies may be out of date
For further information or feedback:
Phone: 1300 295 786
Fax: 1300 295 839
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