Table I.

Compliance levels for areas of clinical assessment

Area of assessment(%) of participants that report “always” or “usually”
Presence of trip hazards100
Mobilise in hallway100
Bed Transfers100
Copy of report in chart99.20
Seating Transfers99.20
Enter/Egress from home99.10
Falls Risk99.10
Toilet Transfers99.00
Follow up referrals to appropriate services98.40
Verbal discussion of recommendations with patient98.30
Written Report completed in 2 working days97.50
Stairs Mobility96.70
Comment on level of support already in situ95.90
Recommend level of social support required on discharge95.80
Contact MDT member to discuss outcome of visit94.20
Detailed measurements of home environment92.60
Request family member/ 3rd party to be present92.50
Bath or shower transfers90.90
Lighting levels88.40
Car transfers87.60
Equipment Provision86.70
Pendant alarm-assess if in situ and if operational80.20
Hygiene Levels79.30
Implementation of cognitive/memory strategies79.30
Hot drink prep79.30
Burn/scald marks74.30
Open/close front door73.60
Demonstrate use of kitchen appliances72.70
Heating levels70.20
Medication management67.80
Smoke alarm/ fire alarm/ CO2 detector63.60
Inform COT/PHN, etc. prior to visit63.60
Use of alarm/ security features/ dead bolt62
Document patient is medically fit prior to visit61.70
Ability to access community mobility/ IADLs56.20
Electrical/gas fire52.90
Ability to engage in leisure activities48.70
Provide copy of recommendations for patients47.90
Telephone use45.50
Heating and Emerson44.60
Manage Finances42.90
Use of formal Home Assessment Tool27.50
Electrical Appliances14.80

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