Accessibility Flashcards
Things to help a person with a disability other than physical
signs
mental
sensory rooms
visual - auditory cues
hearing impairments - visual cues
Obesity is…
chronic and often progressive conditions
more than what you eat and how you move
Bariatric
patients who has a body weight of 250 lbs or higher
Bariatrics - Body shape and equipment
slings
distribution of weight
body fluid
walkers
Role of OTA PTA - accessibility and obesity
training on adaptive equipment
advocating for patient
advocation for bariatric patients
lots of judgement
can help reduce or eliminate judgement
Bariatric hospital bed
can be lower to ground
widen/lengthen bed with padding inserts
air bed mattress
remote hand control
shorter bed rails
Bariatric ADL equipment
Drop down handrails
Pericare aids
Ethica pads
bedside chair
step stool
Is every hospital room bariatric friendly?
No
AODA
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
ADS
Accessibility Design Standards