After receiving a completed referral form, the next step is to complete a rigid removable boot assessment.
Through an assessment you will gather information about the person’s health and mobility
Information from the referral form and your assessment will help you:
- Choose the correct side and size rigid removable boot.
- Check fit and mobility with the rigid removable boot
- Plan what to teach the person
- Plan follow up
- Make referrals to other services.
The assessment form includes questions to ask the person. It also has some space to make a plan with the person.
If you haven’t already, download the TAP Rigid removable boot assessment form and print a copy.
If you are unable to download the form, don’t worry. Each of the questions on the form are clearly shown as you go through this section of the module.
Find a quiet, private space to sit with the person and complete the assessment form.
Explain to the person that these questions assist in checking the rigid removable boot is suitable for them.
It is important to involve the person and/or caregiver during the assessment process.