Life Care Planning
Claims Examiners Patients and Families Treatment Teams Trust Managers Attorneys Economists The following are normally considered in the preparation of a life care plan: Projected Evaluations Wheelchair / Mobility Accessory and Maintenance Needs Projected Therapeutic Modalities Orthotic/Prosthetic Needs Home/Facility Care Projected Routine Future Medical Care Diagnostic Testing/Educational Assessment Architectural Renovation Leisure Time and/or Recreational Equipment Future Routine Medical Care Future Surgical Intervention, or Aggressive Treatment Plan Transportation Identification of Potential Complications Medication/Supply Needs Vocational Rehabilitation Assessments Aids for Independent Function Home Furnishing and Accessories Orthopedic Equipment Who is Qualified to Provide Life Care Planning?
“A life care plan is a dynamic document based on published standards of practice, comprehensive assessment, data analysis and research, which provides an organized, concise plan for current and future needs with associated cost, for individuals who experienced catastrophic injury or have chronic health care needs.”
From "Life Care Planning and Case Management Handbook" edited by Dr. Roger O. Weed, published by CRC Press, 1998.
The life care plan projects goods and services and associated costs for an individual's current and future needs based on their injury or illness, which can be utilized by:
Areas considered in a Life Care Plan
Certified Life Care Planners, Certified Rehabilitation Counselors, Certified Case Managers, and Rehabilitation Professionals who have advanced life care planning training and experience in catastrophic case management, medical case management, and vocational rehabilitation counseling are qualified to provide life care planning. The professional should have advance knowledge of specific disabilities, established treatment care resources, and a consistent, objective approach toward the practical and functional elements involved in the treatment of catastrophic injuries and diseases.