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The Future of AT Reutilization: “What Has Changed Since We Were Together Last?”. Sara Sack, Director Assistive Technology for Kansans Atlanta, GA September 15, 2009. New Evidence to Support Reuse ( 1/2 ). Data from FREE Foundation, MEND, ParaQuad, and others showing: Greater independence - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Sara Sack, DirectorAssistive Technology for Kansans
Atlanta, GASeptember 15, 2009
New Evidence to Support Reuse (1/2)
Data from FREE Foundation, MEND, ParaQuad, and others showing:Greater independenceIncreased safety in home without premature
Nursing Home AdmittanceDecrease in falls, ER visits, and hospital stays$2.2 M in cost savings to Virginia communities
(2007)$724,888 cost savings in San Antonio (2008)
New Evidence to Support Reuse (2/2)
Medicaid Transformation Process (May, 2009)Reutilization identified as a “Best Practice”Kansas Reutilization program saved state $1.3 M
since 2004Kansas Reutilization program saved
approximately $2 for every $1 spentAT decreases overall support costs (Italian
study)Plus evidence that each of you have shared in
our meetings this week
Trends in AT Reutilization
Global issue (Data from US and EU)In the US calls and inquiries regarding
possible collaboration on reutilization of AT are coming from many sectors simultaneously
Interest is coming from high levels of management and program operation
Acceptance of the concept, and a “wish we had started yesterday” tone
Factors Contributing to Increased Interest in Reutilization (1/3)
EconomyStressed state budgetsConcern over rising healthcare costs
Aging populationBy 2010 1/3 of citizens in the European Union are
65-79 years oldIn Finland by 2010 50% of the population will be
over 65Increased need for technology and home
modifications
Factors Contributing to Increased Interest in Reutilization (2/3)
Focus on increased productivityFocus shifting from usability, adaptability to
being productive in community, employment, learning environments
Concern for environment and recycling in generalIncreased attention to e-wasteIn the Czech Republic, one of the newer EU
countries, 13 M SIM cards, 10.5 M people
Factors Contributing to Increased Interest in Reutilization (3/3)
Emergency Preparedness and Disaster ResponseUse of used equipment in shelter and as
replacement technologyInclusion of reutilization programs in state
emergency preparedness plans
Opportunities for Increased Collaboration (1/3)Sessions at this workshop and the focus on
lessons learned regarding program operation and expansion
Many more tools exist to help with starting and expanding reutilization programs
Programs are becoming much more skilled in determining which services they might offer to collaborators (tracking, inventory control, follow-up, customer satisfaction, equipment recovery and reassignment, etc.)
Opportunities for Increased Collaboration (2/3)PIOC materials are being developed to support
programs in reaching out to potential collaborators
PIOC staff can help programs approach and work with collaborators
In 2008 AT Act Programs from 10 states and 2 territories secured $629,227 from collaborative partners
Round table discussions about funding and collaborative partners
Opportunities for Increased Collaboration (3/3)
Looking in new directions for collaboratorsHealth and WellnessShort Term Rehabilitation CentersState Insurance Commission, Private InsuranceVocational RehabilitationAging (Departments and Organizations)Local government
Pitfalls and Perils? (1/3)
Work smart—let the data guide usCreate a balance between requests and
equipmentConduct targeted efforts to locate specific
equipmentKeep an eye on Return on Investment (ROI)
Pitfalls and Perils? (2/3)
Be careful—don’t over commit or commit to the wrong effortKnow how much it costs your program to
provide a serviceMake sure your collaborative partners goals
and mission are in sync with your program’s goals
Pitfalls and Perils? (3/3)Attend a full range of sessions at the
conference and learn from your peers—listen to their “lessons learned”Keep in contact with the folks you’ve met here
in AtlantaContact PIOC for assistance—they have a
wealth of information and are ready to help
Suggestion for the future?
Develop a range of collaborative partnerships across the areas of health care, senior services, and emergency management and include DME suppliers and consumers at every step of operation.
QUESTIONS?