Environmental Assessment Flashcards
Universal design means it is …
principles of universal design (7)
made from the start to be accessible
equitable use,
flexibility use,
simple and intuitive use,
perceptible information,
tolerance of error,
low physical effort,
size and space for approach and use
Meaning of equitable use
the design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities such as age or status
Meaning of flexibility in use
example
the design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities
such as right or left hand scissors
Meaning of tolerance of error
design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions
Meaning of low physical effort
design can be used efficiently and comfortably and a minimum of fatigue
Meaning of simple and intuitive use
use of the design is easy to understand regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills, or education level
Meaning of perceptible information
the design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or user’s sensory abilities
such as buttons on a phone
Meaning of size and space approach and use
appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user’s body, size, posture, or mobility
Accessible design is …
The standards are driven by ….
through guidelines of the _____
-only meets certain standards (not designed from the start)
-standards are driven by gov regulations, ADA
It is important that you as a PT involve family and caregivers bc
Do _____ ____ early on
You can assess the need for caregiver training
home visits
-Examining the environment-
In the interview have the patient focus on …….. and the will tell you ..
focus on a recent time interval and tell you what they did, not what they think they might be able to do
ADL vs IADL
ADL: dressing, walking, toilet
IADL: food preparation, laundry, shopping for groceries
Look at ROM so that you can assess …
how far they can reach to what they need
The building must be accessible ____ and ____
exterior and interior
Standards for exterior accessiblity (4)
- more than one entry
- smooth level driveway/ walking surface
- level, well lit
- stairs ideally not higher than 7 inches each and minimum depth of 11 inches
Nosing
overhang of a step
Standards for exterior accessiblity -
ramp grades
handrail
-every inch of threshold height there is a corresponding 12 inches
a slope steeper than 1:8 is prohibited
-handrail height between 34-38 inches
The door should swing ___ for easy access
out
Standards for exterior accessiblity -
doorway (3)
32-34 inches for wheelchair, door not exceeding 8 pounds, kick plate
Interior accessibility
increase contrast of stairs at end, look at furniture alignment, and electrical controls (plugs)
Workplace must provide information regarding (3)
-essential functions
-limitations imposed by environment
-accomodations that can be made for the worker
Analysis of workplace includes (3)
job modifications include (5)
- review of job description and employee, job demands, task analysis
- physical accommodations, env, work site, job restructuring, work activity modification
Worksite analysis should look at risk factors such as
rest breaks, repetitive activity, high forces in grip and lifting, stretching too far (non neutral joint positions)
