Environmental Modifications (EMODS)

Environmental Modifications (EMOD)

Environmental Modifications (EMOD) are interior and exterior physical adaptations to the home that are necessary to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the waiver participant. These modifications enable the waiver participant to function with greater independence in the community. EMOD includes the performance of necessary assessments and project management to determine the type of modifications needed and the assessment that the adaptation has been completed to the required specifications. Per the waiver manual, EMOD in the home includes the purchase and/or installation of access ramps, widening doorways and hallways, handrails, and grab bars, automatic or manual door openers, and doorbells, backup generator for medical equipment, stair glides, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, and lighting and security adaptations. Your Service Coordinator will support you in exploring environmental modifications that support your independence and health & safety collaboratively with your physician and Physical Therapist!