ADJUSTMENT OF THE DETAILED EVALUATION OF PERSONAL HOME ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR VICTIMS UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE
— Where the independence of a victim under 16 years of age is rated “none” or “limited” in accordance with the adjustment table, only the “no assistance” or “partial assistance” ratings may be attributed to the detailed evaluation table. However, the “partial assistance” rating is attributed to the detailed evaluation table if the assistance requirement is significantly greater than the usual parental assistance expected for a person of that age.
— Where the independence of a victim under 16 years of age is rated “total” in accordance with the adjustment table, the rating attributed to the assistance requirement is not adjusted.
— For household activities (activities 27 to 33), no assistance requirement is recognized for a victim under 12 years of age.
— The indication N.A. means no adjustment is applicable to this activity.
— An asterisk indicates that the adjustment is made only if the activity is associated with the automobile accident. If the activity is related to a condition prior to the accident, the adjustment is made according to the age at which independence would normally be acquired had the accident not occurred.
Description of the levels of independence
None: The contribution to the activity of the child under 16 years of age is slight. The parent must be present at all times, so that the activity is carried out safely and effectively.
Limited: The contribution to the activity of the child under 16 years of age is significant. The parent must, however, get involved regularly, either with verbal or physical assistance, so that the activity is carried out safely and effectively.
Total: The child under 16 years of age is able to carry out the activity safely and effectively. The parent does not have to get involved on a regular basis.
ADJUSTMENT TABLE
Independence of a child according None Limited Total
to age (in years) (age) (age) (age)
Personal hygiene and care ♦ ♦ ♦
1. personal hygiene 0 to 4 1/2 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 6 1/2 or +
2. dressing and undressing 0 to 2 2 to 6 6 or +
3. eating 0 to 2 2 to 6 6 or +
Bladder and intestinal elimination ♦ ♦ ♦
4. use of toilet 0 to 2 1/2 2 1/2 to 6 6 or +
5. menstrual hygiene N.A. N.A. N.A.
6. use of disposable briefs 0 to 2 1/2 * 2 1/2 to 6 * 6 or + *
7. emptying of the bladder into a
bag attached to the skin 0 to 2 1/2 * 2 1/2 to 6 * 6 or + *
8. emptying of the bladder by
catheterism 0 to 2 1/2 * 2 1/2 to 6 * 6 or + *
9. emptying of the bladder by
a catheter à demeure 0 to 2 1/2 * 2 1/2 to 6 * 6 or + *
10. emptying of the bladder by
urinary condom 0 to 2 1/2 * 2 1/2 to 6 * 6 or + *
11. emptying of the bladder by
urinary condom and by tapping 0 to 2 1/2 * 2 1/2 to 6 * 6 or + *
12. emptying of the intestine into
a bag attached to the skin 0 to 2 1/2 * 2 1/2 to 6 * 6 or + *
13. emptying of the intestine
through the use of a suppository,
an enema solution or anal
stimulation 0 to 2 1/2 * 2 1/2 to 6 * 6 or + *
14. irrigation of the bladder 0 to 2 1/2 * 2 1/2 to 6 * 6 or + *
Health care ♦ ♦ ♦
15. taking of medication N.A. * N.A. * N.A. *
16. tracheaostomy maintenance
and aspiration N.A. * N.A. * N.A. *
17. clapping, thoracic pressure,
postural drainage N.A. * N.A. * N.A. *
18. skin care (prevention of
pressure wounds) N.A. * N.A. * N.A. *
19. home exercise program N.A. N.A. N.A.
20. other health care (in
accordance with the method
prescribed in the description
of activities N.A. N.A. N.A.
21. putting in place a prosthesis
or an orthosis N.A. N.A. N.A.
22. maintenance of special
equipment N.A. N.A. N.A.
Locomotion ♦ ♦ ♦
23. arising from bed and going to
bed 0 to 2 2 to 7 7 or +
24. use of available facilities at
home 0 to 7 7 to 12 12 or +
25. using a mode of transportation 0 to 2 2 to 7 7 or +
26. use of patient lifting devices
or transfers with 2 helpers N.A. N.A. N.A.
Household activites ♦ ♦ ♦
27. preparation of a light meal 0 to 12 12 to 16 16 or +
28. preparation of a complex mael 0 to 12 12 to 16 16 or +
29. daily housekeeping 0 to 12 12 to 16 16 or +
30. weekly housecleaning 0 to 12 12 to 16 16 or +
31. care of household linen
and clothes 0 to 12 12 to 16 16 or +
32. shopping and services 0 to 12 12 to 16 16 or +
33. budget management 0 to 12 12 to 16 16 or +
34. Leisure activites 0 to 12 12 to 16 16 or +
35. Sleep 0 to 12 12 to 16 16 or +