Home evaluations

Question 1

what are some examples of environmental hazards

Answer 1

wet or oily surfaces
poor lighting
loose mats or rugs

Question 2

what is a home modification assessment?

Answer 2

A set of preventative, functional safety assessment and
environmental accessibility consulting service focused
on supporting clients( with disability and or older adults)

Question 3

during the interview what does the OTR listen to?

Answer 3

1. The person’s health condition and concerns
2. Activities, routines, and roles within the home and community
3. Use of the various areas of the home
4. The personal meaning of home and features of it
5. The person’s future hopes and dreams in relationship to the home

Question 4

what are we inspecting in the home with the client?

Answer 4

́ External access around the home
́ Internal access within the home
́ Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and bedrooms
́ Car parking facilities
́ Access to vehicle or public transportation

Question 5

what re we measuring during a home evaluation?

Answer 5

length, width, depths, heights of fittings, fixtures, and spaces

Question 6

when should you look for specific help?

Answer 6

́ A wall can support a grab bar
́ A wall can be removed to allow more circulation in space
́ A stair lift is required
́ A ramp can be designed within a specific space

Question 7

what are client related factors for a home evaluation?

Answer 7

́ The cost of the modification
́ The person’s knowledge of the possible range of interventions
́ The person’s perception of the need, usefulness, and accessibility of the modification
́ The availability of required information and time to implement

Question 8

whaat are the dimensions of a client at home?

Answer 8

physical dimension
social dimension
occupational dimension
societal dimension
temporal dimension
personal dimension