Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00985:clause:1_52
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00985
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 52
Character Range: 104950–106451

52  Evidence Requirements for Assistive Listening Device Initial Fitting services
      1.         Evidence kept on the client record to substantiate the ALD initial fitting service must include:
         (a)   the practitioner's full name; and
         (b)   the supervisor's full name where applicable; and
         (c)    the date of service; and
         (d)   the Claim for Payment form; and
         (e)   evidence that the MHLT exemption criteria have been met (where required); and
         (f)     the device quote signed and dated by client or their POA, legal guardian or equivalent; and
         (g)   file notes on the goals to be addressed by the ALD and fitting outcomes evaluated at follow up (if follow up claimed); and
         (h)   dated file notes to support completion of a follow up appointment (if follow up claimed); and
         (i)      ALD serial number and device code; and
         (j)      documentation that the device was checked for comfort and issues/concerns have been addressed; and
         (k)    documentation that the client/carer was counselled on management of ALD and support/referral provided as necessary; and
         (l)      Maintenance Agreement discussed (including a copy of the agreement and receipt for Client Co-payment where applicable); and
         (m) a record of strategies and/or tactics discussion to help manage hearing loss and ALD use.

Assistive Listening Device Refittings
825 – ALD: Refitting
826 – ALD: Refitting – Non follow up