Home Health Care Worker Safety Checklist

Use the Home Health Care Worker Safety Checklist to ensure proper safety measures, emergency procedures, and training are in place for workers' well-being.

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1. Does your initial and annual training include information on the following? Preventing musculoskeletal disorders Obtaining ergonomic equipment Learning about latex allergies Reviewing the bloodborne pathogens plan Promoting infection control Identifying stressors Reducing stress Recognizing violent or aggressive behavior Calming an angry patient Recognizing illegal drug activities Knowing what to do if you feel uncomfortable about a patient’s community Knowing what to do if you believe you are in danger Identifying verbal abuse Knowing what to do if you believe you are being verbally abused Knowing what to do if you encounter an unsanitary home Preventing slips and falls Dealing with threatening weather Knowing what to do in the event of a chemical spill or an act of terrorism Knowing how to drive safely

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Home Health Care Worker Safety Checklist

Use the Home Health Care Worker Safety Checklist to ensure proper safety measures, emergency procedures, and training are in place for workers' well-being.

1. Is there an active safety program with a safety manager and a safety committee that includes employees from across the company?

2. Does initial and annual training include safety hazards and prevention?

3. Does annual training review new safety issues identified throughout the previous year?

4. Do workers have a way to obtain the necessary ergonomic equipment for the home they work in?

5. Does initial and annual training include information on latex allergies?

6. Are non-latex gloves available?

7. Is a bloodborne pathogens plan available?

8. Are the bloodborne pathogens plans updated annually?

9. Are the bloodborne pathogens plans part of the initial training?

10. Are the bloodborne pathogens plans part of the annual training?

11. Are workers part of the selection process for needle devices with safety features?

12. Are workers taught how to identify stressors?

13. Are workers taught techniques to reduce stress?

14. Do workers have access to an employee assistance plan or other means of counseling support?

15. Is there a no-weapons policy for patient homes?

16. If there is not a policy prohibiting weapons in the home, is there a policy requiring weapons to be disabled and locked up before the worker arrives?

17. Is the location of a new patient researched to determine local crime statistics?

18. Are workers taught how to recognize violent or aggressive behavior and how to diffuse an angry patient?

19. Are workers taught to recognize illegal drug activities?

20. Are workers taught what to do if they feel uncomfortable about a patient's community or if they believe that they are in danger?

21. Are workers taught how to identify verbal abuse and what to do about it?

22. Has an infection control and prevention plan been developed?

23. Has a pandemic influenza plan been developed?

24. Is there an animal-control policy requiring animals to be restrained?

25. Are workers taught how to deal with threatening weather?

26. Are workers taught what to do in the event of a chemical spill or an act of terrorism?

27. Are workers taught safe driving skills?

28. Do workers have to report all incidents and traffic offenses?

29. Has the agency verified safe driving records for all home healthcare providers?

30. Are workers' driver’s licenses verified annually?

2. Do you know how to report your safety concerns?

3. Do you know what to do if you are injured on the job?

4. Are sufficient patient-related ergonomic assistive devices provided?

5. Do you have appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves?

6. Are non-latex gloves available from your employer?

7. Do you know the symptoms of latex allergy?

8. Do you consistently follow standard precautions with all blood and potentially infectious materials?

9. Do you have a properly labeled, leak-proof, puncture-resistant sharps container?

10. Do you know what to do if you feel threatened or verbally abused?

11. Are weapons removed from the area of service (for example, bedroom, living room)?

12. Do you have a cell phone or two-way radio?

13. Do you follow infection control and prevention measures (for example, hand washing)?

14. Are animals restrained in the home before you render service?

15. Do you know what to do if you find unsanitary conditions (for example, lack of heating, lack of cooling, lack of potable water, insects)?

16. Do you wear sturdy, low-heeled, slip-resistant shoes?

17. Do you have an accurate map or global positioning system (GPS) to locate the home?

18. Do you observe your surroundings and park in well-lit areas, away from visual obstructions (for example, large bushes someone could hide behind)?

19. Is your car serviced regularly?

20. Do you wear your seatbelt?

21. Do you avoid talking on a cell phone while driving?