Deconstructing Pediatric Equipment: Collaborating to Order Wheelchairs, Standers, Gait Trainers, and Bath Equipment

Sunday, November 20, 2022

11:15 AM – 12:45 PM

Location: Grand Ballroom 2

Lead Speaker(s)

Felicity M. Case, DPT, PCS

Assistant Professor
Oregon Heath and Science University
Portland, Oregon

Presentation Slides Slide Handouts

Speaker(s)

Kate Stribling, PT, DPT, PCS

physical therapist
Portland Public Schools Early Childhood Team
Portland, Oregon
Derek E. Kruse, ATP / SMS

Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) / Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)
BELLEVUE HEALTHCARE
MILWAUKIE, Oregon
Moonrise M. Joseph, Parent

Domestic Goddess
Estelle Artemis
Portland, Oregon

Pediatric equipment, including wheelchairs, standers, gait trainers, and bath equipment continues to change and develop. Restrictions from insurance companies are getting tighter and tighter. This presentation will cover decision making for ordering specialized pediatric equipment based on patient need and known insurance-based limitations. This presentation is a collaboration between a school-based physical therapist, an outpatient hospital-based physical therapist, a child’s parent, and an equipment vendor. It will walk the attendee through the ordering process including how to choose equipment, how to request equipment, discussions to have with families, how to collaborate with all of the members of the team, and the follow-up process. Case studies will be provided throughout the presentation. Examples of letters of medical necessity will be shared and various equipment will be available for attendees to see.

Learning Objectives:

determine when to recommend specialized equipment.
choose between equipment options available.
utilize research to support decision making and letter of medical necessity.