Crutches, walkers, canes – stored in ED1A and ED5 clean utility rooms
Hard shoes, wrist braces, ankle splints - stored in Orthopedic Storage Room
Hernia trusses – stored in Room #43
Order supplies such as compression stockings as "DME..."
Order will ask Diagnosis, length of use, etc.  For compression stockings, use 20-30mmHg
Instruct patient to go to Physical Therapy room 1D120 to pick up the supply
Do NOT use for OOP patients;  please send to health plan.
Link will take you to list of DME supplies:  http://myladhs.lacounty.gov/ov/DEM/Documents/DME%20Supplies.xlsx?Web=1
Place order in Cerner: Orthotic Equipment
Write "TLSO Brace" under Special Instructions
Call VALLEY INSTITUTE OF PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS (VIPO)
Cell phone: (661) 319-2777 Mike Nelson, CPO
Call 24/7 for URGENT spinal bracing otherwise wait until daytime hours
IPO headquarters: 661-253-1191 or after hours: (800) 439-1005
VIPO will come to ED with brace or collar if needed before discharge
Otherwise patient can be sent to our Physical Therapy on T/Th to pickup brace or patient can go to the company headquarters in Santa Clarita
Write "TLSO Brace" under Special Instructions
Cell phone: (661) 319-2777 Mike Nelson, CPO
Call 24/7 for URGENT spinal bracing otherwise wait until daytime hours
IPO headquarters: 661-253-1191 or after hours: (800) 439-1005
VIPO will come to ED with brace or collar if needed before discharge
Otherwise patient can be sent to our Physical Therapy on T/Th to pickup brace or patient can go to the company headquarters in Santa Clarita
Call 24/7 for URGENT spinal bracing otherwise wait until daytime hours
IPO headquarters: 661-253-1191 or after hours: (800) 439-1005
If Mike Nelson cannot be reached, the following vendors can be tried (all have DHS contracts):
PERFORMANCE PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC CENTER, INC (310) 829-2322 LERMAN AND SON (310) 659-2290
ALPHA ORTHOPEDIC APPLIANCE COMPANY, INC (323) 721-6706
HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS (562) 233-4481
DYNAMIC ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, INC (213) 383-9212 ORTHO ENGINEERING, INC. (310) 559-5996
PRECISION ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETIC, INC. (213) 388-5847
PERFORMANCE PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC CENTER, INC (310) 829-2322 LERMAN AND SON (310) 659-2290
ALPHA ORTHOPEDIC APPLIANCE COMPANY, INC (323) 721-6706
HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS (562) 233-4481
DYNAMIC ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, INC (213) 383-9212 ORTHO ENGINEERING, INC. (310) 559-5996
PRECISION ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETIC, INC. (213) 388-5847
Wheelchairs are kept in the ED for after-hours and weekend patients to avoid admissions, e.g. wheelchair-bound patients or patients requiring wheelchair for example bilateral ankle fractures
Ask RNs where they are kept;  or Use Backup Supply list (top of WikEM) and search where wheelchairs are kept
Alternative ordering process:
Order DME in Cerner- Do NOT order on OOP patients - must go to Health Plan for wheelchair
Order Physical Therapy Outpatient Future Order also in Cerner
Patient should be sent to Physical Therapy. Patient will be financially screened. If patient has no insurance to pay for wheelchair through DHS, patient/family will be given list of outside vendors to contact.
Order DME in Cerner- Do NOT order on OOP patients - must go to Health Plan for wheelchair
Order Physical Therapy Outpatient Future Order also in Cerner
Patient should be sent to Physical Therapy. Patient will be financially screened. If patient has no insurance to pay for wheelchair through DHS, patient/family will be given list of outside vendors to contact.
Do NOT send OOP; refer patient to their health plan
Order as Physical Therapy Outpatient or Occupational Therapy Outpatient Future Order in Cerner
Patient should be told to go to PT/OT Office, 1st floor, XXXXX. Patient will be financially screened. If patient has no insurance, patient/family will be given list of outside physical therapy centers to contact.
Physical Therapy
Post-op or acute shoulder injuries
Neck, trunk, lower extremities
Face
Gait, balance, mobility and transfer training
Conditioning
Cardiopulmonary
Lymphedema
Chronic Wounds
Neuro conditions (except upper extremity)
Occupational Therapy (in general)
Finger, hand, elbow, wrist injury, fracture, or post-op
Chronic shoulder issues/pain
Frozen shoulder
If patient has difficulty with ADLs, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding
Neuro conditions that affect the upper extremity
Fine motor control
Post-op or acute shoulder injuries
Neck, trunk, lower extremities
Face
Gait, balance, mobility and transfer training
Conditioning
Cardiopulmonary
Lymphedema
Chronic Wounds
Neuro conditions (except upper extremity)
Finger, hand, elbow, wrist injury, fracture, or post-op
Chronic shoulder issues/pain
Frozen shoulder
If patient has difficulty with ADLs, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding
Neuro conditions that affect the upper extremity
Fine motor control
Order as Physical Therapy Outpatient Future Order in Cerner;  PT Program: PT Eval and PT Reasons: Back Class as choices in the order
You may call Physical Therapy by having<unk>  Operator use the Disaster Fan-Out list to reach Physical Therapy. Joann York will be the first one tried, then other staff within the Physical Therapy Dept.
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