I have a question about loan closet liability.  This probably is more relevant for DME.

 

What are chapters doing as far as having patients sign some sort of agreement absolving the chapter of any liability of the use of the loaner equipment?

 

If you have an agreement that is signed, do you have people sign before they get equipment?  If not, do they sign it after they get the equipment, or at another time?  What do you do if you do not receive a signed agreement from the patient?

 

I would like to hear what others are doing.  

 

Antoinette Verdone, MSBME, ATP

Assistive Technology Specialist

The ALS Association, Greater New York Chapter

116 John Street, Suite 1304

New York, NY 10038

Phone: 212-720-3054

Fax: 212-619-7409

Email: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx

www.als-ny.org

 

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