Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) (051) #
Service Code Definition: #
A regional center shall classify a vendor as a Personal Emergency Response System provider if the vendor provides 24-hour emergency assistance service which enables the recipient to secure assistance in the event of an emotional, physical, or environmental emergency. PERS are individually designed to meet the needs and capabilities of the recipient and includes training, installation, repair, maintenance, and response needs.
The following are allowable:
1. 24-hour answering/paging
2. Beepers
3. Med alert bracelets
4. Intercoms
5. Life-lines
6. Fire/safety devices, such as fire extinguishers and rope ladders
7. Light fixture adaptations (blinking lights, etc.)
8. Telephone adaptive devices not available from the telephone company
9. Other electronic devices/services designed for emergency assistance.
PERS services are limited to those individuals who have no regular care giver or companion for periods of time, and who would otherwise require extensive routine supervision. By providing immediate access to assistance. PERS services prevent institutionalization of these individuals. PERS services will only be provided as waiver service to individuals residing in a non-licensed environment. All items shall meet applicable standards of manufacture, design, and installation. Repairs to and maintenance of such equipment shall be performed by the manufacturer’s authorized dealers where possible.
