Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1 - How to Make a Home More Physically Accommodating

    • Lesson A - Introduction

    • Lesson B - Accessible Design

    • Lesson C - Adaptable Design

    • Lesson D - Universal Design

    • Lesson E - The Outside Environment

    • Lesson F - Entrances

    • Lesson G - Interior Rooms

    • Lesson H - Kitchen

    • Lesson I - Bathroom

    • Lesson J - Bedroom

    • Lesson K - General Ideas
  • 2

    Chapter 2 - ***REVIEW QUESTIONS***

    • Environmental Modifications that Promote Safety & Greater Function
Michigan Adult Foster Care CEUs – Environmental Modifications that Promote Safety and Greater Function | Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.

Environmental Modifications that Promote Safety and Greater Function

Part of the Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU Catalog • Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.

Michigan Adult Foster Care • CEU Catalog

Design Safer Spaces. Support Greater Function.

Learn step-by-step environmental changes that reduce falls and increase independence—lighting and flooring choices, grab bars and rail placement, bathroom and bedroom adaptations, clear pathways, and documentation that aligns with each resident’s plan of care.

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Hazard Reduction

  • Fall-prevention design principles
  • Lighting, flooring & surface choices

Room Adaptations

  • Bathroom safety (grab bars, transfer zones)
  • Bedroom safety (bed height, rail placement)

Implementation

  • Adaptive equipment selection & placement
  • Documentation & care-plan alignment

Course Outline

Chapter 1: Foundations of Environmental Safety — Assessing risk points • Lighting and flooring decisions • Clear paths & transfer spaces.
Chapter 2: Room-by-Room Adaptations — Bathrooms • Bedrooms • Common areas • Entrances & exits.
Chapter 3: From Plan to Practice — Selecting equipment • Documentation for plans of care • Review questions.