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Home safety and modifcations Flashcards

1
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Define accessibility

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A place, service, or program that is easy to approach, enter, operate, participate in, and use safely with dignity by a person with a disability

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List 4 elements of a “barrier free” design in theatre row

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  1. Lever handles on doors
  2. Accessible doors
  3. Elevators
  4. Flat and hard carpeting
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Define “universal design”

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Equitable 
Flexible 
Simple and intuitive
Perceptible information(gives info regardless of sensory abilities)
Tolerance for error
Low physical effort
Good size and space
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What are the primary features of a home designed with visitibility?

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Anyone can use (owners and visitors)

  1. One zero-step entrance
  2. Doors with 32 inches wide
  3. One bathroom on main floor for w/c use
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When is the optimal time to conduct a home eval for a client in inpatient rehab?

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Start conversation on day one.

The earlier the better

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Why is it important to collaborate with PT in making recommendations for home discharge?

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Potential ambulatory status affects how you plan OT sessions etc.

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If you cannot do a live home assessment, what is another option?

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Have family members take pictures/videos of house and to provide basic measurements

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Why is it useful to have the client come with you to the home assessment?

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They can demonstrate functional mobility skills with the aids or devices, they can be instructed in ways to improve maneuverability and safety

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What tools should you bring to a home assessment?

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Camera
Tape measure
Catalogs /photos of equipment
appropriate checklists
Stud finder
Lever
Fish scales (for door weight)
Software to draw layout
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Name 5 home mods for age related mobility challenge

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  1. Shower chair
  2. Grab bars
  3. Remove rugs/clutter
  4. Increase lighting
  5. Raising toilet/bed/etc.
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Name 5 home mods that may address age related sensory challenges

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  1. Setting water heater to max at ~116 degrees
  2. Appliances with visual feedback
  3. Contrast tape on stairs
  4. Appliances with auditory feedback
  5. Increase lighting
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Name 5 home mods for age related cognitive challenges

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  1. Automatic shut-off on appliances
  2. Labels on cabinets/drawers
  3. Voice alarms
  4. Visual Reminders
  5. Remove cabinet doors or replace with glass
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Name 5 home mods for person with balance and vision challenges that do not require purchased equipment

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  1. Reduce clutter
  2. Remove or tape down rugs
  3. Increase lighting
  4. Move environmental obstacles
  5. High contrast tape on stairs/obstacles
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When would you recommend a bedside commode?

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  1. Too weak to ambulate to bathroom

2. Bathroom not safe or inaccessible

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When would you recommend a 3 in one commode?

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  1. One piece of equipment that could be used as BSC, shower chair and toilet safety frame.
  2. Insurance won’t pay for all seperately
  3. Progressive needs
  4. Safety
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When would you recommend a shower seat?

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  1. Balance issues
  2. Easily fatigued
  3. Shower stall
17
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When would you recommend a transfer tub bench?

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  1. Precautions or muscle strength in one or both legs prevents pt. from stepping over tub lip
  2. They have a bathtub
  3. Poor balance
  4. Fatigue
18
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What other common adaptations are often recommended for the bathroom for a person who has difficulty with transfers?

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  1. Urinal
  2. Handheld shower
  3. Toilet safety frame
  4. Grab bars
  5. Raised toilet seat
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Name 5 sources for helping fund home mods

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  1. Insurance (VA benefits)
  2. Local service orgs. (Lions, Kiwanis)
  3. Disability specific funding assistance programs
  4. Fundraisers from the community
  5. DARS- Under the condition that they work
20
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Describe the parts of an X-10 setup that remotely control a lamp or radio

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Module attached to appliance

Remote control to activate module

21
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How is an Isteon system different than an X-10 system

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X-10 uses existing home wiring

Insteon uses radio frequencies

22
Q

How do Zigbee and Zwave decives communicate?

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Wi-Fi

23
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In addition to home mods, what personal home support and strategies would you recommend for a client with mobility or cognitive challenges?

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  1. Reminder apps
  2. Organization/de-clutter
  3. Automatic bill-paying
  4. Have neighbor call everyday
  5. Life alert
  6. Visual reminders (sticky notes)
24
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Describe the basic characteristics of level 1-5 smart homes

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  1. Remote control: Lights and appliances using transmitter and receiver. Control one device at a time
  2. Macros
    One command controls several devices. Needs programming.
  3. Conditional Control: Conditional logic (sound device turns on at night time) generally computer controlled
  4. Interative: control via website, voice control, instant messanger, telephone etc.
  5. Learning: reprograms based on living patterns

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