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Bed - Electrically adjusted

Line Item Description

This support item falls under the category of Assistive Technology (AT) within the NDIS, specifically providing an electrically adjusted bed. These beds are operated via a handset or control panel, allowing the user or a support person to adjust the bed's various sections using electrical power.

Key Features and Benefits:

Motorised Adjustments: The electric motors enable smooth and independent adjustment of the bed's height, as well as the angle of the head and/or foot sections. This is a crucial feature for participants who have limited strength, mobility, or dexterity, allowing them to change their position without assistance.

Enhanced Independence: The ability for the participant to control their own bed position contributes significantly to their autonomy in their personal space. It allows them to position themselves for sleeping, reading, eating, or watching TV as needed.

Improved Safety and Care: The variable height function is essential for creating a safe working environment for support staff, reducing the need for strenuous lifting or bending during personal care, manual handling, or clinical tasks. It can also be lowered for safe entry and exit by the participant.

Clinical Necessity: Electrically adjusted beds are often recommended by qualified assessors (e.g., Occupational Therapists) for participants with complex medical, postural, or pressure care needs that require frequent or precise changes in lying position.