Appendix A: Functional Living Lab

Functional Living Lab

The Functional Living Lab (FLL) is the site of the Tabor-Connor Occupational Therapy Center for Learning, Participation, and Rehabilitation (OT CLiPR). When the FLL is not being used for client services, the space is used for classes, lab sessions, and research activities. The classroom space is shared with all academic programs.

Functional Living Lab Usage

The FLL contains classroom space that is utilized by all programs at the Institute. The FLL is reserved for the Occupational Therapy Department during Clinical Center and Open Lab hours.

Equipment and Supplies

It is expected that all students who use the FLL during clinic and open lab hours restore the area upon completion of use. This includes following departmental protocols for proper sterilization and cleaning, as well as updating inventory with assistance from the OT graduate assistant or program coordinator, as appropriate (see section 17.1.)

Supplies and equipment may not be removed from the FLL without explicit permission of OT faculty or staff. Students are responsible for adhering to the protocols and restrictions for use of FLL equipment. A binder

with owner’s manuals for most of the FLL equipment, including the kitchen appliances, is located next to the microwave.

FLL Lab Use Restrictions

• Students are not permitted to store personal food (including lunches), in the FLL refrigerator or cabinets.
• Students are not permitted to utilize the FLL kitchen unless supervised by OT Faculty or staff as part of a class or clinical activity.
• The FLL can only be utilized by students for class, open lab, and clinical activities.

Health and Safety

Students are responsible for maintaining their own safety and the safety of others in all laboratory activities. They are expected to dress appropriately for class and lab activities. They are responsible for identifying health conditions which they may have for which precautions or contraindications may be considered and for developing appropriate adaptations or requesting necessary accommodations.

Emergencies

The FLL is located in 2 Constitution Wharf (2CW). A fire extinguisher is located to the left of or on the window side of the stove/range in the FLL. A small first aid kit is located in the kitchen in a labeled drawer closest to the window.

In case of an emergency, contact MGH Police & Security at 2CW at (617) 643-9970. If necessary, students may also contact MGH Police & Security in the Shouse Building (CFS or Building 36) at (617) 726-0528. Notify security of your location in 2CW and ask for appropriate assistance.

Infection Control and Standard Precautions

It is the responsibility of all individuals to comply with Standard Precautions. An alcohol or bleach-based disinfectant will be used after all client and equipment contact.

Hand Disinfection/Hand Washing

An alcohol-based disinfectant will be used after all client and equipment contact. If contaminated with blood or body fluids, hands should be washed under running water, using soap and friction for at least 20 seconds. Faucets will be turned off using paper towels, and the alcohol-based disinfectant must be reapplied.

Hand Disinfection Procedure:

• Release enough hand gel into the palm to rub over both hands and up to ½ inch above the

  wrists (Generally this is one “pump” from the dispenser)

• Rub hands together briskly until dry, ensuring coverage of all surfaces of hands, fingers and wrist
• No rinsing required
• No towels required

   

  Hand washing Procedure:

• Turn on facet using warm (not hot) water
• Wet hands
• Keeping hand lower than elbows, apply soap
• Scrub vigorously for at least 20 seconds, using friction over all surfaces of the hands and wrist, with attention to fingertips and nails
• Rinse thoroughly in a downward position
• Turn off faucet with paper towel
• Dry hands with paper towels
• Re-apply hand disinfectant

Cleaning Schedule

The FLL is cleaned daily by cleaning staff contracted by the building managers of 2CW. The FLL kitchen refrigerator is on a regular cleaning schedule by the OT FLL graduate assistant and OT staff. The OT FLL graduate assistant, hired by the department, is responsible for neatening and spot cleaning of the lab. All faculty and staff are responsible for reporting to Institute Facilities instances of the FLL not being cleaned through the help ticket system.

Equipment and Supplies

Student clinicians, faculty, and staff provide services to clients using adaptive equipment and supplies, general reusable clinical supplies, and other equipment as needed. All reusable supplies and adaptive equipment are inspected and maintained by the OT FLL graduate assistant and OT Program Coordinator. The larger