This proposed capstone project will be to develop a program proposal where occupational therapists will perform an in-home safety assessment and provide solutions and modifications to client’s homes of the underserved population. The program will be useful at a non-profit organization that offers rehabilitation services and medical equipment to individuals without health insurance. This type of program is needed because clients that are fitted for medical equipment without inquiring about the layout of their home or other questions to determine appropriateness of the equipment in their home environment. Equipment was returned due to lack of assessment and poor client environmental and device match. For this program, target population includes current clients who have rehabilitation services provided to them through the non-profit organization. Elligible clients would require a screening if they received medical equipment from the organization or if in-home equipment is needed for the client to be safe. The screening would be to ensure clients meet the criteria for a home safety assessment. Before implementation, this program proposal will be discussed with the clinic coordinator for approval to deliver the presentation. The target audience will be the coordinators of the rehabilitation clinic, occupational therapists and physical therapists that work in the home health setting.
