Encourage worker to carry a cell phone Does the worker know where the Yes pre-programmed with emergency nearest telephone is? Are there contact numbers emergency phones or pull stations in No the building, housing or parking complex? Are there uneven surfaces that might Yes impede a quick exit by the worker? No Has the worker determined the safest Yes Ensure worker is aware to: route for returning to their vehicle? Be observant! Look and listen No Avoid slinging purse or bag over shoulder or around neck Carry your keys in your hand Walk around vehicle, and check back seat before unlocking car Lock doors, keep windows up until underway Pre-visit and Pre-travel assessments should ideally be completed within 24 hours before the initial home visit, then followed by a behaviour assessment such as Violence Assessment Tool completed at the beginning of each home visit thereafter refer to , as – needed.
Does the worker know where the nearest telephone is? Are there emergency phones or pull stations in the building, housing or parking complex? Yes No Encourage worker to carry a cell phone pre-programmed with emergency contact numbers Are there uneven surfaces that might impede a quick exit by the worker? Yes No Has the worker determined the safest route for returning to their vehicle? Yes No Ensure worker is aware to: Be observant! Look and listen Avoid slinging purse or bag over shoulder or around neck Carry your keys in your hand Walk around vehicle, and check back seat before unlocking car Lock doors, keep windows up until underway Pre-visit and Pre-travel assessments should ideally be completed within 24 hours before the initial home visit, then followed by a behaviour assessment such as Violence Assessment Tool completed at the beginning of each home visit thereafter – refer to , as needed.
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