High Intensity Support
High Intensity Daily Personal Activities is another way of saying Module 1 NDIS Practice Standards. It is a specialised support provision category that Benity Care is certified to perform. We are committed to delivering a safe and comprehensive service, adhering to the High Intensity Support Skills Descriptors (HISSD) set by the NDIS.
The provision of High Intensity Support involves a wide range of high risk care areas that are listed below:
- Complex Bowel Care
- Enteral feeding and management
- Severe Dysphagia management
- Tracheostomy management
- Urinary Catheter management
- Ventilator management
- Subcutaneous injections
- Complex wound care
What is High Intensity Support
Support workers play an crucial role in implementing High Intensity Support under direction of the health practitioner.
High intensity daily personal activities allows support workers to implement support plans that are developed by appropriate qualified health practitioner.
How does Benity Care approaches High Intensity Support
- We believe consistent workers providing support can make a big difference to wellbeing.
- We ensure that your support management plan is created by your trusted health practitioner.
- Benity Care will conduct annual review and refresher training to support our workers.
- We strictly adhere to the support skills descriptors set by the NDIS when implementing all high-intensity support management plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is High Intensity Support safe?
The short answer is Yes. We acknowledge that certain high-intensity supports may involve inherent risks due to the complexity of care required. However, we undergo rigorous training, follow established protocols, conduct thorough risk assessments, and regularly review and update our practices to ensure our participants are protected and reduce the inherent risk to absolute minimum.
What benefit can I get by having high intensity support in my care?
There are many health benefits when it comes to High Intensity Support. It enables participants to live with their families and in their communities while receiving essential specialised health supports, which can facilitate hospital discharge and promote independence, empowering participants with greater autonomy and control over their lives.
Do I have a say?
We encourage you and your informal support to be involved in your care, we are keen to share your progress and improvements with other interested parties. We want to work with you and your relevant health practitioners to understand and implement the most personalised care plans designed only for you.
Do I really need high intensity support?
It completely depends on your individual circumstances, health needs, and goals. High intensity support is typically recommended for individuals with complex care requirements, significant disabilities, or medical conditions that necessitate intensive assistance with daily activities, medical procedures, or behavioural support. If you find that your current support arrangements are insufficient to meet your needs, or if you require specialised care due to medical complexities, it may be worth exploring high-intensity support options. Give us a call now so we can advise you on your unique circumstances.
To have all the necessary support in your own home, keeps you at your own home.