A patient lift
will improve the patient's quality of life, but we know that the cost of a
lift is a deciding issue. Patient lift costs should be viewed in
light of the costs that the lift can avoid or offset. Patients can be cared for
at home instead of institutionalized. Caregivers can avoid costly and
painful injuries.
Healthcare,
government support and insurance policies are in a constant state of flux.
We cannot know, without formally inquiring, whether your insurance company
or other funding source will cover part or all of a patient lift.
The rationale
behind insurance and other funding groups covering patient lifts, is that
patients are more able to accomplish their own activities of daily living
when they are able to be transferred easily. If the patient's family
member is able to accomplish transfers with the assistance of a patient
lift, costly attendants and other home care can be avoided. Even
if an attendant is used, patient care is more satisfying for the patient and
less costly for the insurance company or funding source, when the patient is
able to stay home. Insurance companies and funding sources know that,
when compared to the cost of institutional care, a patient lift is an
inexpensive option.
Doctor's Prescription
Regardless of your
funding source, you will need a doctor's prescription for the lift in
question. You will want to request a prescription containing something
to the effect of
...install a
**name of actual model you want here** in client's home to promote the
ability to transfer independently from bed to wheelchair, tub and commode...
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