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OT's Mental Health Response to the COVID Pandemic: Persons Experiencing Homelessness

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1.  What is the impact of COVID-19 on persons experiencing homelessness? Congregate and shelter facilities limit the ability to social distance Persons who experience have complex co-morbidities increasing health and mortality risks Limited access to supplies All of the above

2.  What is the definition of occupational deprivation? It is a state in which people are precluded from opportunities to engage in meaningful activities due to factors outside of their control. It is the injustice seen when everyday options or choices are not available to every member of the society or community. It is not being able to participate in occupation due to an injury. It is being out of work.

3.  When looking at instrumental activities of daily living, occupational deprivation examples include ALL EXCEPT: Inability to access meals Basic hygiene Access to public resources like the library and transportation Communication like phone, data, and internet

4.  How is COVID-19 affecting rest and sleep in those experiencing homelessness? Limited access to day centers and day shelters Closure of shelters and sleeping locations Chronic stress impacting ability to sleep All of the above

5.  All of the following are ADL compensatory strategies noted in this talk, EXCEPT: Identifying alternative ways for hygiene Carrying wipes and hand sanitizer Tell them it will all be over soon Helping to create face coverings from available resources