Home Factors

Physical environment & setting factors are elements of the basic needs factors in patient recovery.

Home

• Environmental (Heat, Air conditioner, Mold-Asthma, Noise-levels)
• Safety - banisters, Throw rugs (recent hip replacements), home safety checklist
• Household members (disruptive/supportive family member)
• Accessibility (Wheel Chair accessible)
• Therapy Equipment (Oxygen equipment)
• Passive Sensors (wifi enabled weight scale, blue tooth enabled blood pressure cuff)
• Internet connection - wifi router
• Onsite Care Giver Support (i.e., family member)

Location

• Proximity to services, schools, grocery, etc.
• Neighborhood - supportive (neighbors friendly), side walks, parks
• Safety - for walks, security, quiet at night (able to get restful sleep)
• Transportation Access

Facility - Supportive

• Facility type (Nursing home, senior living center, etc.)
• Onsite staff (match needs of patients)
• Onsite resources (food, outdoors, etc.)
• Accessible (Wheel Chair ramps)
• Safety (Safety Bathrooms, smoke alarms)
• Environmental (Heat, A/C, Mould)
• Therapy Equipment (Oxygen equipment)
• Passive Sensors (wifi enabled weight scale, blue tooth enabled blood pressure cuff)
• Internet connection - wifi router

Temporary Housing

• Homelessness
• Homeless Shelters
• Family or Friends House
• Halfway House - after recent prison term
• Victim Shelters - domestic and sexual violence, disaster relief