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OT Professionals and Home Health 101

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1.  What age group is most prevalent in home care? Under 65 66-74 75-84 85 and older

2.  Which of the following diagnoses is part of the top six diagnoses seen in home health? Lupus Rheumatoid Arthritis Dementia Cardiac dysrhythmias

3.  Which of the following is NOT a primary stakeholder in home health? Client/Caregiver Physician The Public and Regulators Payors

4.  What is one of the recommended strategies to incorporate a caregiver into treatment? Assess the client and caregiver together Request the client to train their caregiver Have the home health administrator speak to the caregiver None of the above

5.  Which of the following should be evaluated with both the client and the caregiver? Safety Community access Social support All of the above

6.  A COTA works with a client and suspects neglect from a caregiver because the client reports lack of meal availability, the caregiver is not present when the COTA comes for their visit and the client does not appear to be bathed during the week. What should the COTA do? Tell the client to fire their caregiver Leave a note expressing concern for the caregiver to read Stay out of the family's business Report this to the OTR and Home Health Agency

7.  An OTR completing an evaluation is expected to collaborate with nursing. What areas may an OT have input? Pain Incontinence Medication Management All of the above

8.  Goals should be documented as all of the following EXCEPT: Objective Subjective Functional Measurable

9.  OT's should plan to communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members: After every evaluation For all updates in the plan of care To discuss any concerns; to collaborate All of the above

10.  All of the following are true regarding OASIS and OT's EXCEPT: Some areas of the OASIS that an OT may participate in include pain, incontinence, and vision Some areas of the OASIS that an OT may participate in include dressing, bathing, toileting OT's can establish eligibility for home health under Medicare Part A at the start of care OT's are expected to collaborate on the OASIS with all disciplines throughout the clients' care