An Emergency Response System is an electronic device with portable buttons (including pendants and bracelets) worn by the customer. These units provide 24-hour on-call support to the customer having medical or emergency needs that could become critical at any time. ERS can be landline or cell phone-based services.
This code should be used for all activities related to performing technology & equipment activities, including:
- Paperwork
- Clerical activities, such as making copies
- Time spent reviewing voicemails or emails
- Time spent consulting with a supervisor or supervising
- Travel including time spent arranging transportation
- Time spent entering information about the activity into a database or software program
- Calls, emails, or other communications to obtain clarification of an inquiry
Both written and oral methods may be used.
Time Study Codes
17a. Material Technology & Equipment Distribution to Individual on Medicaid- Includes any provision of goods for an individual enrolled or applying for Medicaid.
17b. Technology & Equipment Distribution to Individual at Risk of Spenddown and Institutionalization for Medicaid - Any provision of goods for an individual who is at risk of entering a nursing facility or other Medicaid-funded institution. It must be documented that the individual meets the Spenddown Worksheet criteria.
17c. Technology & Equipment Distribution to Individual Not on Medicaid- Any provision of goods for an individual not enrolled or applying for Medicaid.
17d. Medicaid Status Unknown and/or Distribution to Multiple Individuals- Any provision of goods to an individual and/or group whose status of Medicaid enrollment is unknown
