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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the program, training, 
staffing, costs, and support.
CAPABLE OVERVIEW

What is the CAPABLE program?

Is CAPABLE evidence-based?

I am the Medical Director for a Medicare Advantage plan. If we have 10,000 covered lives over age 65, how many could benefit from CAPABLE?

Program Implementation

What are the steps to implement CAPABLE from the organizational perspective?

What organizations can implement CAPABLE?

Can CAPABLE only be implemented in houses?

Who is eligible to participate in CAPABLE?

How do we find a handy worker partner?

What are some typical services provided by the occupational therapist and registered nurse or objectives identified by the participant?

Who determines the scope of work for home modifications?

What are some customary modifications made by the handy worker and some typical supplies ordered?

training and staffing

Is training required for the registered nurse and occupational therapist to implement the program?

Are contact hours awarded for CAPABLE training?

What are key skills for the registered nurse/occupational therapist team?

Can we train and utilize staff from disciplines other than occupational therapy and nursing for CAPABLE?

Is social work part of CAPABLE?

Do the registered nurse and occupational therapist have to be trained together?

What is the appropriate caseload for a full time team?

Can CAPABLE be provided if your state doesn’t allow occupational therapists direct access to clients without a referral for treatment from a licensed physician?

Cost Considerations

How much does starting a CAPABLE program cost and what do the costs pay for?

What is the cost to provide CAPABLE to each participant?

Can the services be covered by Medicare?

How are various implementation sites funding the intervention?

Program support

What materials are provided to support the adoption of the CAPABLE program?

How does the team communicate with each other between visits?

For inquiries, please contact
CAPABLEinfo@capablenationalcenter.org
CAPABLE is a person-directed, home-based program that addresses both function and healthcare expenses. The four to five-month program integrates services from an occupational therapist (OT), a registered nurse (RN), and a handy worker who work together with the older adult to set goals and direct action plans that change behaviors to improve health, independence, and safety.

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