category within the defined time period. Challenging behavior Challenging behaviour can be described as challenging when it is of such an intensity, frequency or duration as to threaten the quality of life and/or the physical safety of the individual or others and is likely to lead to responses that are restrictive, aversive or result in exclusion. Customised Equipment Customised equipment is uniquely adapted or designed to meet the individual needs of a person and the customised is unable to be reversed. Generally the equipment is unable to be used by another person. Dependent person A dependent person is a person who requires full time care because: the person is a child of 13 years or under, or because of the person’s long-term health or disability needs. EMS Advisor An EMS Advisor is a qualified and experienced allied health EMS Advisors were previously known as Professional professional, employed by the Ministry’s contracted EMS Advisors Provider, who provides education and advice to EMS Assessors to support their consideration of the most appropriate and cost-effective interventions, including equipment and modifications, to meet a person’s disability related needs. EMS Assessor Correspondence from the EMS Providers will be sent to the An EMS Assessor is approved as an assessor by the Ministry address the EMS Assessor has recorded on the EMS Assessor under the EMS Assessor Accreditation Framework published Online registration system by the Ministry. EMS Assessors hold certain categories and managed by Enable New credentialed levels of accreditation which relate to their Zealand. qualifications and experience within that specialty. The categories of accreditation refer to the types of equipment EMS Assessors can receive that the EMS Assessor is able to request. regular updates and information via email. This The EMS Assessor is responsible for: can be arranged by contacting Enable New maintaining their registration on the EMS Assessor Zealand. Work email On-line registration system, which is administered addresses only should be by Enable New Zealand. EMS Assessor status, provided - hotmail and gmail Approved and/or Credentialed, needs to be addresses cannot be used for this email communication. every three years or earlier if the EMS Assessor’s employment circumstances change. updating their registration details, using the Enable On-line system, of any change in their accreditation area, employer, registration or practicing status or
category within the defined time period. Challenging behavior Challenging behaviour can be described as challenging when it is of such an intensity, frequency or duration as to threaten the quality of life and/or the physical safety of the individual or others and is likely to lead to responses that are restrictive, aversive or result in exclusion. Customised Equipment Customised equipment is uniquely adapted or designed to meet the individual needs of a person and the customised is unable to be reversed. Generally the equipment is unable to be used by another person. Dependent person A dependent person is a person who requires full time care because: the person is a child of 13 years or under, or because of the person’s long-term health or disability needs. EMS Advisor An EMS Advisor is a qualified and experienced allied health professional, employed by the Ministry’s contracted EMS Provider, who provides education and advice to EMS Assessors to support their consideration of the most appropriate and cost-effective interventions, including equipment and modifications, to meet a person’s disability related needs. EMS Advisors were previously known as Professional Advisors EMS Assessor An EMS Assessor is approved as an assessor by the Ministry under the EMS Assessor Accreditation Framework published by the Ministry. EMS Assessors hold certain categories and credentialed levels of accreditation which relate to their qualifications and experience within that specialty. The categories of accreditation refer to the types of equipment that the EMS Assessor is able to request. The EMS Assessor is responsible for: maintaining their registration on the EMS Assessor On-line registration system, which is administered by Enable New Zealand. EMS Assessor status, Approved and/or Credentialed, needs to be every three years or earlier if the EMS Assessor’s employment circumstances change. updating their registration details, using the Enable On-line system, of any change in their accreditation area, employer, registration or practicing status or Correspondence from the EMS Providers will be sent to the address the EMS Assessor has recorded on the EMS Assessor Online registration system managed by Enable New Zealand. EMS Assessors can receive regular updates and information via email. This can be arranged by contacting Enable New Zealand. Work email addresses only should be provided - hotmail and gmail addresses cannot be used for this email communication.
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