An occupational therapist visits Mr. Smith for a home health visit and notices the house is crowded with items and has many throw rugs. The OT is concerned Mr. Smith is at risk of falling due to hazards within the home environment. The home safety assessment the OT should use is the:
A) In-Home Occupational Performance Evaluation (I-HOPE)
B) Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation-Health Outcome Measurement and Evaluation
C) Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST)
D) Occupational Profile

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The Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST; Mackenzie, Byles, & Higginbotham, 2000) is designed to identify individuals at risk of falling due to hazards within their home environment. The tool consists of 25 items with a yes/no rating, with a higher score indicating a greater risk of falling.

An Occupational Therapist Visits Mr