Home Accessibility/Home Modification Flashcards
1
Q
What is a home eval? (3)
A
- OT assesses home for SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY prior to d/c from medical facility.
- OT assesses how ct functions at home
- OT performs caregiver training
2
Q
What’s the ideal width for a doorway?
A
36” wide with at least 32” clearance when the door in open
3
Q
What’s the width of a standard w/c?
A
18”
4
Q
What’t the door clearance for a narrow wheelchair?
A
29”
5
Q
What’s the width of a narrow w/c?
A
16”
6
Q
What should the clearance be between furniture for m/c maneuverability?
A
36”
7
Q
What’s the standard rise:run ratio for a ramp?
A
1” rise needs 1’ run
8
Q
What size of platform/landing is required at top of ramp?
A
5’X5’
