The Delegate may, in response to a client's written request, notice from a rehabilitation provider or based on information available to them determine that a rehabilitation program should cease. Examples of when this may occur include, but is not limited to when:
The development of a rehabilitation plan must be a collaborative process between the client and the rehabilitation provider. Where appropriate, the client's family, the client's treating medical practitioner, allied health professionals and employers/work colleagues should also be involved.
A critical step in the case management for a client participating in a rehabilitation program is regular and timely reviewing and monitoring. Regular progress reporting by the rehabilitation service provider for all VVRS, MRCA and DRCA clients is mandated.
The key tool for progress reporting is the Rehabilitation Progress Report which is DVA form D1330 and can be accessed through the DVA forms portal (this form applies for VVRS, MRCA and DRCA clients).
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Rehabilitation Service Providers should contact their Rehabilitation Coordinator for any additional support as required.
The recommendations made by the Rehabilitation Provider in the client's Rehabilitation Assessment Report, form the foundation of the Rehabilitation Plan (the plan) drafted by the provider.
Two types of plans can be drafted around the assessment report recommendations:
After receiving the rehabilitation referral, the rehabilitation service provider is required to make contact with the client to undertake an initial rehabilitation assessment. This process may involve one or a series of appointments or consultations depending on the complexity of the case.
