Accelerated access to rehabilitation pilot

The accelerated access to rehabilitation pilot is a 2017-18 Budget measure. These policy guidelines, and the procedural information guide have been developed to guide decision making and processing for the accelerated access to rehabilitation pilot.

There are two types of changes that can be made to a rehabilitation plan;

• a rehabilitation plan amendment for minor changes, funding changes or a change in goals; or

• a rehabilitation plan variation for a change in plan focus.

Debra is a 28 year old former Reservist Army Corporal (Combat Medical Assistant). Her main role in the reserve force was medical records manager. She works full time as a paramedic and is highly skilled in administration.

Debra does not have a partner and has one child who is 7 years old. As a paramedic officer, Debra’s civilian role is physically and mentally demanding as she is required to undertake a range of activities varying from patient care and transport to emergency response and assistance.

Goal Attainment Scaling outcome reporting provides DVA with a link between the whole-of-person model of rehabilitation and the measurement of whole of-person outcomes. Reporting data obtained by Scaling and the Life Satisfaction Indicators (LSI) process assists DVA to understand the level of success or otherwise for clients receiving rehabilitation services.

For the DVA Form D1335 Rehabilitation Closure Report, the provider will:

Step 1. Complete client’s name and DVA File Number (not Defcare Case ID) in the footer of the document.

Step 2. Complete client and plan details sections.

Goals vs Activities

Goals are what the client wants to achieve, or the desired outcome that they are working towards.

The rehabilitation activities are the things that the client will do to reach that outcome.

A Rehabilitation Plan Amendment is completed:

A rehabilitation plan is developed by the provider in conjunction with the client as a result of the rehabilitation assessment. It may include medical management, psychosocial and/or return to work activities. The plan provides a structured series of individualised activities and goals.

Step 1. Enter client's name and DVA file number (not Defcare case ID) in the footer of the DVA Form D1334 Rehabilitation Assessment Report.

Step 2. Complete client and assessment details sections.

The provider gives DVA Form D9230 Life Satisfaction Indicators (LSI) to the client as part of the rehabilitation assessment. It is suggested that the LSI is provided to the client prior to the assessment appointment,  as this will enable clients to consider appropriate responses before that appointment.