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CMEDS Pediatric Newsletter in October

Posted on October 15, 2018

CMEDS is excited to announce we are optimizing the CMEDS equipment pool, and have some older pieces of equipment available for therapists to come and pick up to give out in the community. This equipment is no longer part of CMEDS Recycling Pool, so it can be given out to families in the community in need of equipment. The equipment is not to be maintained by the CMEDS Program.

On October 24th from 10:00am-2:00pm come by the HME Richmond location to see and pick up equipment. Items are given away on a first come first serve basis. Equipment includes strollers, lifts, manual chairs, seating, commodes, activity chairs and other products. Our team is there to assist, and will have coffee and donuts, so please come on by!

Miniwalk

Has springs, which make the upper part of the frame react to the movements of the user during gait. The earlier a child is stimulated to move around and explore the greater chance of achieving a gait pattern.
Has a trunk support and seat that are both continuously adjustable with regards to height
The handlebar of Miniwalk can be angled continuously. It is positioned to help the child balance and gain control of the body.

Altimate Medical EasyStand 7000

Adjustable to grow with your child for many years.
Changing positions is easy.
Positions include sitting, anterior tilt and standing.
The sit-to-stand design provides a natural transition to standing, reducing anxiety for the child.
Allows for easy one-person transfers that are safe for child and caregiver.
The tray is accessible in all positions.
Encourages inclusion! The child can stand when the other kids are standing, and sit when the other kids are sitting!

Modification vs. Repair

Quick reminder on the difference between Adjustments and Modifications:

Adjustment:

An adjustment is a non-permanent change to equipment that can be accomplished onsite with basic tools and does not require new parts to be completed. These can be completed at the time of original delivery, or within a reasonable time frame from the original delivery date (i.e. 30 days)
An adjustment can be requested on the CMEDS Repairs Request form
Adjustments can be performed by HME for CMEDS equipment

Modification:

A modification is a permanent alteration to equipment that requires new parts on the base product
For any modification requests made within 14 days of equipment delivery, modifications will be permissible through CMEDS if the parts are available in the recycled pool. If the parts are not available, and/or it is past 14 days, then the request should quoted by any MSA dealer to AHP
A modification request needs to submitted to the At Home Program for approval with a quote, and Letter of Justification from the prescribing therapist for the requested components
A modification may be quoted by any MSA dealer, as it is not through the CMEDS program
Please note that CMEDS has a limited stock of recycled parts harvested from equipment that has been written off. CMEDS does not purchase parts for modifications, therefore if accessories are not available from the pool, please refer to AHP funding
Please note that CMEDS will not “down” other pieces of fully assembled equipment/systems to adjust or modify a piece of equipment that is with a client

Adjustments	Modifications
Tightening/repositioning a headrest	Changing the width of a chair (if requires new parts)
Adjusting the angle of a backrest or back canes if the product allows	Requesting waterfall armrests when the wheelchair has full length armrests
Lengthening legrests	Changing from plastic footplates to aluminum angle adjustable footplates
Raising the STF if parts are not required (usually up to 1″ of change can be accomplished without parts)	Changing STF if parts are needed (i.e. changing caster and wheel sizes.
Changing the dump in the wheelchair	Changing casters/wheels from solid polyurethane to air inserts
Changing center of gravity (if applicable to chair)	Changing the back canes on a chair (taller or shorter)