Domiciliary Visit Protocol

PROTOCOL FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DOMICILIARY VISIT

(To an outpatient for assessment/treatment)

1. The Occupational Therapist will make the decision that a domiciliary visit is required in the first instance, and at their discretion
2. Verbal or written appointment will be arranged with the patient prior to carrying out a domiciliary visit.
3. On receipt of referral the Occupational Therapist will triage and categorise, as per protocol.
4. Visits will usually be done by one member of staff unless it is desirable to have two for staff safet, and or treatment.
5. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for arranging a time which is suitable for all interested parties.
6. Mobile phones will be carried on all domiciliary visits, being switched on when leaving the hospital and off when returning.  Buddy system protocol to be used.
7. Contact details including mobile phone number will be left in the department for emergency use, along with the expected time of return.
8. Verbal permission will be obtained from the patient before any furniture, rugs etc. are moved or removed.
9. Written permission will be obtained from the patient before adaptations are requested for their use and verbal permission for equipment.
10. In the case of privately rented accommodation written permission is required from the landlord of the property, prior to fitting adaptations.
11. If a building is felt to be unsafe (either structural or for hygienic reasons), then the visit should be abandoned.
12. On completion of the domiciliary visit the Occupational Therapist will put a summary into the relevant notes.
13. On completion of treatment a discharge summary will be sent to the GP (with copies to relevant agencies) within one working week.