The Development of a Design and Construction Process Protocol to Support the Home Modification Process Delivered by Occupational Therapists

Table 5

Subphase 0 of home modification process protocol.

Assessment phase	Subphase 0
Description	Demonstrate an occupational need within the person-centred performance context
Key questions	What is the situation that has prompted contact with the occupational therapist/service?
	Is an occupation-focused home modification intervention appropriate for the situation?
	Is the person aware of the limitation in this practice setting?
	Should a home modification approach be taken?
Action	Identity the context of the situation
	Identify who (persons) is involved in the situation
	Identify the tasks involved in the situation
	Identify how resources and other limitations within the practice setting may affect the situation
	Identify how a collaborative relationship with the occupational therapist/service could impact on the situation
Outcomes	Referral accepted/declined
	Key referral (situational) information documented
	Person(s) aware of limitations within the OT’s field of practice, that is, funding criteria for home modification
	Consent to assessment documented