Implementing Home Accessibility Interventions for Older Adults
Hours: 1.00
With shorter inpatient stays and hospital-at-home models, patients are often discharged home before reaching an independent functional level. Successful return home to continue the rehabilitation process may require home modifications and adaptive equipment to enhance safety, functional independence, and contribute to preventing readmissions. Occupational therapy professionals play a key role in assessing home safety and recommending appropriate home modifications and adaptive equipment specific to the patient’s sensory, cognitive, and physical deficits. In this course, you will learn practical knowledge on home safety assessments, home modifications, and adaptive equipment to make recommendations and enhance older adults’ safety and quality of life.
The goal of this course is to educate occupational therapy professionals in home health on implementing modifications for successful patient functioning in the home.
With shorter inpatient stays and hospital-at-home models, patients are often discharged home before reaching an independent functional level. Successful return home to continue the rehabilitation process may require home modifications and adaptive equipment to enhance safety, functional independence, and contribute to preventing readmissions. Occupational therapy professionals play a key role in assessing home safety and recommending appropriate home modifications and adaptive equipment specific to the patient’s sensory, cognitive, and physical deficits. In this course, you will learn practical knowledge on home safety assessments, home modifications, and adaptive equipment to make recommendations and enhance older adults’ safety and quality of life.
The goal of this course is to educate occupational therapy professionals in home health on implementing modifications for successful patient functioning in the home.
With shorter inpatient stays and hospital-at-home models, patients are often discharged home before reaching an independent functional level. Successful return home to continue the rehabilitation process may require home modifications and adaptive equipment to enhance safety, functional independence, and contribute to preventing readmissions. Occupational therapy professionals play a key role in assessing home safety and recommending appropriate home modifications and adaptive equipment specific to the patient’s sensory, cognitive, and physical deficits. In this course, you will learn practical knowledge on home safety assessments, home modifications, and adaptive equipment to make recommendations and enhance older adults’ safety and quality of life. The goal of this course is to educate occupational therapy professionals in home health on implementing modifications for successful patient functioning in the home.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000004868. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Recall the basic concepts regarding home modification, adaptive equipment, and universal design.
Identify strategies to ensure modifications meet the person’s needs and their unique environment.
Recognize three modifications and adaptive devices for sensory, cognitive, and physical impairments.
Identify two resources for home modifications and funding.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Home Accessibility Basics
Why It Matters
Universal Design
Review
Summary
Section 3: Assessment of Home Accessibility
Assessment Process
Home Assessment Checklist
Review
Summary
Section 4: Home Modifications and Adaptive Equipment
Finding the Right Solution
Modification For Sensory Impairments
Modifications For Cognitive Impairments
Modification For Physical Impairments
Review
Summary
Section 5: Facilitating and Funding Home Modifications
Collaboration
Third-Party Payor Funding
Private and Public Funding
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Christopher Meketansky OTR/L graduated from Stony Brook University in 2017 with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. He received training in manual therapy, specialized treatment for individuals with degenerative neurological disorders and post-stroke neurorehabilitation. He has worked in skilled nursing and home healthcare settings with experience treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, balance impairments, and a myriad of other conditions impacting the older adult population.
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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