Activities of daily living (ADL)
Activities of daily living assessment reviews the impact of your workplace injury on your everyday tasks such as personal care, household chores and leisure activities and supporting your recovery.
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What is an activities of daily living (ADL) assessment?
What is an ADL assessment likely to involve?
When is an ADL assessment needed?
What happens after an ADL assessment is completed?
What is an activities of daily living (ADL) assessment?
An ADL assessment is used to evaluate how your workplace injury is impacting on your ability to do everyday tasks in areas such as personal care, household chores and social activities.
If you're unable to complete these daily tasks safely and independently, the assessment will help to identify what equipment or services will be beneficial for you on your recovery journey.
The assessment will be completed by a qualified occupational therapist (OT) who will come to your home to complete the review.
Back to top ⇡What is an ADL assessment likely to involve?
- A review of your current ability to complete daily tasks such as household chores, personal care and leisure activities.
- A review to see whether you require domestic support services.
- The development of a plan to assist you with the transition to independence.
The report's recommendations will be based on the physical demonstration of the relevant tasks/activities during the assessment.
It's important to note, the report does not include treatment recommendations.
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When is an ADL assessment needed?
An ADL assessment may be needed if you have suffered a significant workplace injury and are:
- struggling to complete day-to-day tasks independently
- concerned about the risks of your everyday activities exacerbating your injury
- recently had an inpatient stay or operation
- concerned about post-operative support in your home environment.
Please contact your nominated treating doctor, rehabilitation consultant and case manager if the above circumstances apply to you, to discuss whether a referral for an ADL assessment is appropriate.
What happens after an ADL assessment is completed?
The occupational therapist will develop a report stating your holistic recovery and injury restrictions impacting your independence in daily life. The report may contain recommendations for support, equipment, modifications, and services following the insurers review.
The Claim Service Provider (CSP) must review and make a decision regarding the liability for ADL requirements within 21 days.
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You may be entitled to up to six hours per week for three months maximum (please note, if your injury has resulted in a permanent impairment of at least 15 per cent, the above guidelines do not apply, please discuss your domestic requirements with the insurer).
Before the three months finishes, you should discuss your care plan and support with your nominated treating doctor, rehabilitation consultant and case manager to progress towards independence.
The assistance is a temporary measure to assist you whilst you focus on recovery and treatment.
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