To a client, the home is a place of welcoming comfort and safety. But for home care employees, entering a client's home will always entail some level of risk. From trip hazards to missing safety devices or employee inattention, there are many opportunities for a claim to arise. To minimize the risk to employees and clients, it's important for care [...]
There are numerous common risks caregivers face in the home care environment. Providing consistent, quality care to clients can be a challenge, and you also need to keep your home care employees safe and injury-free and protect the future of your business. There are several steps your organization can take to minimize the risks you face. Hiring, training, organizational policies [...]
Clients depend on your caregiver employees for many of their daily transportation needs. They also depend on the safety of employee drivers. Creating a safe driving program will benefit your employees, your organization and your clients. Creating a safe driving program for your company vehicles and drivers can reduce workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims, protect the organization's property and [...]
Slips, trips and falls result in some of the most common injuries in the home healthcare environment, and caregivers, clients and their family members are all at risk. However, most of these accidents can be prevented with proper awareness and safety precautions. Here is our roundup of 25 tips to prevent slips, trips and falls: Carpets, rugs and mats—Watch out [...]
Bloodborne pathogen safety standards have long been in place to reduce the likelihood of exposure involving blood and bodily fluids, but many healthcare organizations continue to experience employee injuries. Knowledge of bloodborne pathogen exposure risks, exposure sources and safety standards are essential to help protect employees and reduce the likelihood of a claim. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Risks Caregivers face the [...]
Within the home, the bathroom is one of the most high-risk areas for clients and caregivers. The proper bathroom safety features and procedures for client handling can significantly reduce the risk of an injury and claim. Consider providing guidance for caregivers to inform clients and client families about bathroom safety features and devices and ensure caregivers practice safe client handling. [...]
The influenza virus remains a concern for home care workers, employers and their clients. By ensuring workers take flu season precautions, you can help employees and their clients stay healthy this winter. It's the best way to prevent the spread of illness and avoid potential claims. 2019–2020 Flu Season The CDC reports that seasonal flu activity is elevated so far [...]
The scope of home care services is key to minimizing risk and ensuring the safety of your employees and their clients. But clients and their families sometimes ask employees to perform tasks not covered in the program's scope of services or that are beyond the competency of employees. To ensure the integrity of care, employees need to communicate properly with [...]
Do you do these things when transporting your clients? Client’s seatbelt is secured properly Your seatbelt is secured properly Shoulder belt is not placed behind the client’s back or under the arm Client is secured in back seat where appropriate Driving distractions have been eliminated (such as cell phones) Vehicle walk-around inspection completed Vehicle engine, steering, lights, etc. are working [...]
Consider training your employees on the identification of bedbugs and measures to reduce contamination or cross-contamination. Your local extension office can often provide a bedbug training program or direct you to a local pest management company or authority for training. These programs often include ways to identify evidence of bedbugs like stains and molted skin, where bedbugs can hide and [...]
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