Title Page

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Date/Time

  • Client Name:
  • Address:
    City:
    State:
    Zip
    Phone:
    Email:

Environment Surrounding Client Home:

  • In what type of structure or residence does client reside?

  • If apartment how many floors:

  • Elevator?

  • How does one enter or exit home? (Describe security, alarm systems, locking devices, etc.)

  • Is there adequate exit/entrance lighting?

  • Signs of Vandalism?

  • Loitering?

General Employee Safety

  • Describe clients overall health:

  • How many medications does client take daily?

  • How are medications tracked?

  • Are there medications in the home that are no longer taken?

  • Does client wear a hearing aid?

  • How many individuals live in the home? (#) What are their relation to client?

  • Are there any pets in the home?

  • # of Cats_________________ # of Dogs_________________- Other__________________

  • Any History of biting or Scratching?

  • Excessive barking?

  • Any history of Jumping on Guests? If yes is there any place to contain pet during employee visits?

  • Proof of vaccinations last two years?

  • Excessive pet hair build up?

  • Has the client, or anyone else who may be residing and/or expected to visit, have any; Criminal History: Name Psychological disorders: Name Violent/combative behavior: Name

  • Have these issues been addressed in the care plan? Explain:

  • Are there visible signs of, or behaviors of excesive alcohol and/or prescription pain killers or other mood-altering medications present with this client?

  • Expalin above issues:

  • Any history or evidence of abuse?

  • Are there firearms present in the clients residence?

  • How are they secured?

  • Any evidence of mold or fungus?

  • Is food properly stored in a sanitary manner?

  • Food and non-food items stored in the same cabinet/closet?

  • Spoiled food or beverage in the home?

  • Signs of roaches, rodent or varmint infestations?

  • Any signs of bed bugs?

  • Any cleaning products and/or other potential poisons that are not labeled or stored in original containers?

  • Excessively loud noise inside or outside of home?

  • Doors equipped with proper locking mechanisms?

  • Identify potential security issues or personal safety concerns:

Fire/ Life Safety

  • Are there any space heaters in use?

  • Are heaters, including wood burning stovves or gas fireplaces, equipped with screens or barriers to prevent contact with open flames or hot surfaces?

  • If no, describe concerns and possible solutions:

  • Are combustible items stored away from any stove, heater, or fireplace in the home?

  • If no, describe concerns and possible solutions?

  • Are appliances properly ventilated to homes exterior?

  • Any examples of overloaded electrical ciruits or outlets, etc.

  • Any damaged electrical cords?

  • Any evidence of candle use?

  • Excessive trash build up, clutter or signs of hoarding?

  • Unsafe smoking materials?

  • Curtains and towels stored at least 12 inches from heat sources, kitchen burners and other potential ignition sources?

  • Home equipped with appropriate number of working smoke detectors?

  • Smoke detectors tested periodically?

  • Is home equipped with a carbon monoxide detector?

  • Working fire exinguisher available?

  • Indicate location of fire extinguisher?

  • Is there an updated emergency contacts list?

  • If oxygen is used in the home, is it properly stored?

  • Are working flashlights readily available?

  • Is there ready access to a telephone?

  • Is there an emergency exit plan?

  • When was the last furnace inspection: (Enter date)

Slip,Trip and Fall Safety

  • Is lighting adequate inside and outside of the home?

  • If no, describe concerns and possible solutions?

  • Are exterior walkways in good condition (no uneven or broken sections).

  • Are steps to client residence in good condition and free of tripping hazards?

  • Do exterior steps have appropriate handrails?

  • Are there arrangements for snow and ice removal from sidewalks and ice salt/sanding prior to staff arrival?

  • Are floor rugs used at entrances, bathrooms, bedrooms or kitchen?

  • Describe any concerns with rugs?

  • Clear pathways are present into the home and from room to room?

  • Are floor surfaces in living areas in good condition to prevent trips and falls?

  • Carpets well fastened, no frayed sections?

  • Is furniture positioned to provide clear traffic areas?

  • Has furniture with wheels been eliminated or equipped with wheel locking devices?

  • Any awkwardly placed furniture?

  • Identify any hinderances to providing client assistance:

  • Do all stairways have securely affixed handrails on both sides?

  • Do handrails extend beyond lentgh of steps?

  • Are stairways free of clutter and storage?

  • Are there light switches at top and bottom of stariways?

  • Night lighting available and installed?

  • Extension cords used?

  • Describe efforts to eliminate trip hazards from cords?

  • Can items in closets and cupboards be reached without using a step stool?

  • Are stove knobs all installed and easily reachable?

  • Non-slip mats installed in bathing areas?

Blood-borne Pathogens/Personal Protective EquipmentSafet

  • Are there any exposures to: Infectious diseases, biological or chemicals that will impact employee safety?

  • Review care plan and record appropriate employee training and PPE needs:

  • Any sharps exposures?

  • Appropriate sharps containers and handling in place?

Safe Patient Handling/Ergonomics

  • Is client ambulatory?

  • Based on current client assessment (weight/mobility/special needs) what mobility issues are present? Decribed assistive devices and equipment needs?

  • Client family willing to utilize appropriate lifting devices?

  • Are restrooms appropriately sized and not too restrictive?

  • Grab bars installed in restrooms?

  • Heavy objects stored on lower shelves?

  • Check Equipment needed?

  • Gait Belt

  • Sit-to-stand lift?

  • Total Lift device?

  • Adjustable bed?

  • Grab bars in shower and bathroom.

  • Rasing seat commode?

  • Bathing chair/stool?

  • Portable toilet?

  • Wheel chair?

  • Walker?

  • Repositioning sheets?

  • Bariatric equipment: bed, commode, walker, etc.

  • Slide board?

  • Pivot disk?

  • Other equipment necessary or comments:

Wandering or Exit seeking Behaviors

  • Does client exhibit disorientation regarding self, time, location, etc.

  • Describe family concerns in this area:

  • Does client wander or seek to exit home?

  • Describe control measures:

  • Have there been any reports of client being formally missing and a search conducted?

  • If yes, describe event and actions taken. Is this addressed in care plan?

Vehicle Safety

  • Is employee expected to transport client or run errands?

  • Will transport be done using clients vehicle?

  • Is vehicle insurance current?

  • Is employee familiar with this type of vehicle?

  • Are appropriate assist devices/equipment available?

  • Does employee have valid drivers license and up to date insurance card?

  • Will client need assistance entering/exiting vehicle?

  • Has vehicle been serviced appropriately and inspected? (Brakes, signals, lights, tires, etc.)

  • Discuss any requirements or issues related to client transportation:

Other-Special Circumstances

  • Enter comments/concerns or other pertinent information:

  • Completed by:

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