Establish a method of summoning Is there access to a telephone, cell Yes Proceed with – immediate help e.g. carry a cell phone, reception or 911 client care phone with automatic dial to 911 & communication? No Find nearest /or personal safety alarm device – phone and contact Follow any alone” “working supervisor precautions required PETS/ANIMALS Risk Factor Y/N Suggested Controls Risk-specific Tips Ask client/family to secure pets Are there any animals in the home? Yes Consider – prior to visit as necessary anything that may affect staff safety and delivery of care No Proceed with – client care FIREARMS/WEAPONS Risk Factor Y/N Suggested Controls Risk-specific Tips Ensure firearms are stored in a Are their firearms/weapons in the Yes Contact – locked cupboard and ammunition home? supervisor and if stored separately necessary consider Inform client/family that service will consulting police – be withheld until firearms are do not enter stored, unloaded and in locked dwelling cupboard No Proceed with – client care COGNITIVE ABILITY
Is there access to a telephone, cell phone, reception or 911 communication? Yes – Proceed with client care No – Find nearest phone and contact supervisor Establish a method of summoning immediate help e.g. carry a cell phone with automatic dial to 911 & /or personal safety alarm device Follow any “working alone” precautions required PETS/ANIMALS Risk Factor Y/N Suggested Controls Risk-specific Tips Are there any animals in the home? Yes – Consider anything that may affect staff safety and delivery of care No – Proceed with client care Ask client/family to secure pets prior to visit as necessary FIREARMS/WEAPONS Risk Factor Y/N Suggested Controls Risk-specific Tips Are their firearms/weapons in the home? Yes – Contact supervisor and if necessary consider consulting police – do not enter dwelling No – Proceed with client care Ensure firearms are stored in a locked cupboard and ammunition stored separately Inform client/family that service will be withheld until firearms are stored, unloaded and in locked cupboard COGNITIVE ABILITY