Occupational Therapy Home Safety Checklist

Running head: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
Author Note:

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Name: Mr. Robert Henderson
Entrance to Front Door and Front Yard
 Lack of railings or unstable railing
Unsafe steps (too steep/cracked)
Unmarked or raised threshold
Lack of lighting at night
Lack of a ramp for a wheelchair
Uneven/cracked pavement
Ice or snow on driveway/walkway
Lack of an outdoor grab bar
Other:
Solutions/Modifications/Recommendations:
Presence of unstable railing provides no support to the client whereas it should be present to
provide support while getting down the stairs present at the front door of the house. Lack of
support might result accidents such as falls. A wooden railing or any such provision should be
present in the front yard of the house.
Entrance to Back/Side Door
Lack of railings or unstable railing
Unsafe steps (too steep/cracked/chipped)
Unmarked or raised threshold
Lack of lighting at night
 Lack of a ramp for a wheelchair
Uneven/cracked pavement
Ice or snow on walkway
Lack of an outdoor grab bar
Other:
Solutions/Modifications/Recommendations:

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
With ageing there is always an uncertainty of health. Situations may arise where the client might
need a wheelchair for provision of proper healthcare. If such situations arise, presence of a ramp
will be required for convenient movement of the wheelchair.
Hallway or Foyer
 Uneven or slippery flooring
Cluttered area
Dark or poor lighting
Lack of access to ceiling light
Other:
Solutions/Modifications/Recommendations:
As already mentioned, old age often takes a toll on the strength of the muscle of the individuals.
This reduces their capability to stay steady during walking or any other activity, therefore uneven
or slippery flooring might increase the client’s difficulty to stay steady and might face an
accident like fall.
Living Room
Presence of throw or scatter rug
Presence of clutter
Presence of electric cords across the floor
Poor lighting
Presence of unstable furniture
Presence of unstable chair
 Difficult to access light switches
Not enough space to move around
Other:
Solutions/Modifications/Recommendations: