The provision of an escort under ACT IPTAS must be based on the approval criteria below: Patients under 18 years of age are eligible for an escort irrespective of their medical condition Escorts must be adults and must be able to cope with the special medical needs of the patient Assistance with travel and commercial accommodation costs for an escort under ACT IPTAS is always conditional on the patient’s eligibility for assistance under ACT IPTAS (see Eligibility Criteria above). If a patient is not eligible for assistance under ACT IPTAS, the escort will not be eligible for assistance either. Use of Escorts under ACT IPTAS As use of escorts adds significant cost to ACT IPTAS, it is important that their necessity is confirmed on valid grounds. Need for an Escort during Treatment Financial assistance with commercial accommodation may be paid in respect of an escort where the need to remain with the patient during treatment is certified by the Treating Specialist Certification of the need for an escort to remain with the patient during treatment should be provided by the Treating Specialist in Section C of the ACT IPTAS Form. The time frame should also be designated Failure to cite a valid reason may result in non-reimbursement of escort costs under ACT IPTAS. Criteria for Approval of Escort The clinical criteria to guide Referring Medical Practitioners and/or Treating Specialists in considering and certifying the need for an escort is: Patient with cognitive impairment, including: Congenital Acquired (e.g. Acquired Brain Injury, dementia, confusion) Where the carer is responsible for the patient’s medical treatment, including:
The provision of an escort under ACT IPTAS must be based on the approval criteria below: Patients under 18 years of age are eligible for an escort irrespective of their medical condition Escorts must be adults and must be able to cope with the special medical needs of the patient Assistance with travel and commercial accommodation costs for an escort under ACT IPTAS is always conditional on the patient’s eligibility for assistance under ACT IPTAS (see Eligibility Criteria above). If a patient is not eligible for assistance under ACT IPTAS, the escort will not be eligible for assistance either. Use of Escorts under ACT IPTAS As use of escorts adds significant cost to ACT IPTAS, it is important that their necessity is confirmed on valid grounds. Need for an Escort during Treatment Financial assistance with commercial accommodation may be paid in respect of an escort where the need to remain with the patient during treatment is certified by the Treating Specialist Certification of the need for an escort to remain with the patient during treatment should be provided by the Treating Specialist in Section C of the ACT IPTAS Form. The time frame should also be designated Failure to cite a valid reason may result in non-reimbursement of escort costs under ACT IPTAS. Criteria for Approval of Escort The clinical criteria to guide Referring Medical Practitioners and/or Treating Specialists in considering and certifying the need for an escort is: Patient with cognitive impairment, including: Congenital Acquired (e.g. Acquired Brain Injury, dementia, confusion) Where the carer is responsible for the patient’s medical treatment, including: