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Pressure reduction mattress/overlay - high complexity need

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget and is used for the Rental of Assistive Technology. It specifically covers the rental of a Pressure Reduction Mattress or Overlay intended for a High Complexity Need, corresponding to Registration Group 0103 (Assistive Products for Respiration Support, which is often used for other complex health-related AT).

This line item is reserved for the most advanced and clinically intensive pressure care devices. The "High Complexity Need" designation signifies that the participant requires equipment beyond standard pressure-relieving foam or basic air systems, often due to:

Severe Pressure Injuries: Presence of Stage 3 or 4 pressure wounds.

Extreme Clinical Risk: Very high risk of pressure injury development due to total immobility or other critical medical factors.

Complex Body Shape: Unique postural needs that cannot be met by off-the-shelf static supports.

The rental covers systems that typically involve automated, dynamic pressure management, such as sophisticated Alternating Pressure Systems, low air loss beds, or systems with rotational/lateral turning capabilities.

Rental is the preferred funding mechanism to ensure immediate, life-critical access to the required high-complexity surface, especially when the need is urgent or temporary (e.g., during acute treatment or short-term rehabilitation). A clear recommendation from an appropriately qualified clinical professional is mandatory for this level of support. The primary goal is to provide essential, advanced skin integrity management to maintain the participant's health, safety, and well-being.