[Expert Solution]: You are an OTA student completing Level 2…

You are an OTA student completing Level 2 fieldwork at an inpatient rehabilitation facility. Your patient is Jacob, a 32 -year-old male with a C6 incomplete spinal cord injury (SCD) following a motor vehicle accident. He currently: Uses a power wheelchair Has limited hand function, requiring adaptive equipment for feeding and grooming Is experiencing orthostatic hypotension during transfers Lives alone but plans to discharge home in two weeks Expresses anxiety about managing bowel and bladder routines independently A home safety evaluation is being planned, and his mother wants to be trained in transfer techniques. The OTR has asked you to help develop care coordination strategies and transition services to support Jacob’s discharge to home. Discussion Questions: Care Coordination: What professionals or community support should be involved in Jacob’s transition from inpatient rehab to home (e.g., PT, social work, durable medical equipment specialist, home health OT, family caregivers)? What is the OTA’s role in communicating with and coordinating among these individuals?