Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00985:clause:1_79
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00985
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 79
Character Range: 148165–150494

79  Requirements for Providing Spare Device services
      1.         Before providing Spare Devices, practitioners must comply with General Program Service Requirements (see section 5), the PPB Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice.
      2.         Spare Device fittings can be completed via telehealth if the technology allows and the practitioner is satisfied client outcomes are not compromised.
      3.         A fitting service item must have previously been processed and approved.
      4.         Clients must have only one aidable ear that is currently monaurally fitted or has a Bi-CROS fitting.
      5.         Clients must be highly dependent on aiding of the better ear.
      6.         Clients must not have a second device that could be adapted to act as a spare.
      7.         Clients must not have had a Spare Device previously fitted through the program.
      8.         Spare Devices must be for the primary device.
      9.         Spare Devices must be the same device, or if no longer available, the same device category as the fitted device.
              1.    If the primary device is a partially subsidised device, the Spare Device can be a fully subsidised device.
              2.    The Spare Device must be from the same, category and type if available, otherwise a device similar in technology.
              3.     If the Spare Device was ordered specifically for the client, from an approved supplier, on or before its withdrawal date from an Approved Device Schedule, the device may be fitted within 14 days when approved by the program. Providers must obtain approval by email prior to fitting the device.
     10.    The client must receive a detailed written device quote and must only be fitted with approved devices.
     11.    If the Spare Device is lost clients must complete a Statutory Declaration and the Replacement requirements apply (refer item 840).
     12.    If the Spare Device is DBR the device must be sent to the manufacturer for a DBR letter and the Replacement requirements apply (refer to item 840).
     13.    If the Spare Device is no longer suitable due to a significant change in hearing threshold levels the practitioner must provide explanatory file notes.
     14.    Future maintenance must be monaural unless client is fitted with a Bi-CROS system.