Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00985:clause:1_40
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00985
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 40
Character Range: 83078–85355

40  Evidence Requirements for Assessment and Reassessment services
    (1)   Evidence kept on the client record to substantiate assessment or reassessment services must include:
        1.    the practitioner's full name; and
        2.    the supervisor's full name (where applicable); and
        3.     the date of service; and
        4.    the Claim for Payment form; and
        5.    otoscopy results; and
        6.      a complete and dated audiogram; and
        7.    speech testing results (or evidence of attempts if unable to complete); and
        8.    tympanometry results (if completed); and
        9.       the complete assessment of clinical and audiological history (established or reviewed); and
       10.       the client's hearing goals (established or reviewed and assessed) including if the client has no hearing goals; and
    (2)   the client's expectations, motivation, and attitude towards hearing rehabilitation; and
        1.    documentation of a discussion with the client regarding the most effective communication strategies and tactics for managing their hearing loss; and
        2.     documentation that both MHLT exemption criteria have been met if a client with 3FAHLs less than 23dB is going to be fitted with a device, including a current Wishes and Needs Tool, completed at the time of the assessment or device discussion.; and
        3.     If a client is likely to be fitted:
         (i) device advice, including fully subsidised device recommendation and device features; and
         (ii) client's decision on chosen device and telecoil; and
      (j)      a detailed device/accessories quote.
    (3)   Evidence kept on the client record to substantiate assessment/reassessment Services MAY include
        1.    referral to a medical practitioner where appropriate
        2.    Specialist Services client decision regarding choice of provider (if applicable)
        3.     advice on management of non-routine client (if applicable)
        4.    advice regarding Rehabilitation Service (Item 670) if client is not going to be fitted with a device.

Audiological Case Management
610 – Audiological Case Management (Review and Advice) – Assessment
810 – Audiological Case Management (Review and Advice) – Reassessment