An OTR has completed a utilization review of services provided to patients who completed inpatient rehabilitation after having a CVA. Results indicate that within one week after discharge, 80% of the patients who were discharged to home required additional adaptive devices and durable medical equipment as determined by home health OT. What action should the OTR take based on the outcome of this study? A. Recommend including predischarge home evaluation visits as part of the discharge planning for patients in this diagnostic group.

B. Compile a list of equipment that patients in this diagnostic group should purchase prior to discharge to home.

C. Develop a home accessibility survey for patients to complete at discharge and several weeks after discharge.