OT in the Home: Guided Safety and Environmental Assessments

Description

Occupational therapy practitioners play a pivotal role in enabling older adults to age safely and independently in their homes. This course explores a comprehensive approach to home safety and environmental assessments that goes far beyond basic ADL evaluation. With the rising number of older adults choosing to age in place—often in environments not designed for aging—OTs must be equipped to assess and address a wide range of safety, environmental, cognitive, and functional risk factors. Participants will learn how to systematically evaluate the home, utilize evidence-based tools, and develop individualized safety plans that empower patients and support caregivers. Through practical examples and a holistic framework, this course provides actionable strategies for creating client-centered goals and “leave-behind” roadmaps that promote continued safety and participation. This course is appropriate for occupational therapy practitioners working in home health, outpatient, community-based, and transitional care settings.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Identify environmental, cognitive, and caregiver-related safety risks that may be overlooked during basic ADL-focused home evaluations.
• Recognize when and how to use evidence-based tools for assessing home safety and supporting client-centered intervention planning.
• List components of a client-centered home safety plan that incorporates meaningful occupations and supports aging in place or rehabilitation.
• Select a patient-based goal informed by home assessment findings to promote participation in ADLs and IADLs within the patient’s natural environment.

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–6:10pm

Chapter 1: Why Occupational Therapy Beyond BADLs in the Home?

6:10pm–6:40pm

Chapter 2: Where Do We Start? Building the Evaluation Process and Toolkit

6:40pm–6:45pm

Chapter 3: Assessments to Use in the Home

6:45pm–6:55pm

Chapter 4: Treatment Interventions and Connecting the Dots

6:55pm–7:05pm

Chapter 5: Where Do We Go From Here? Supporting Long-Term Success

7:05pm–7:10pm

Break

7:10pm–7:25pm

Question and Answer Session

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