Client Safety, Falls Prevention, and Safe Transfers

In short

• Keep walkways clear, lights on and the walker, glasses and phone within the client's reach before you leave.
• Transfer clients only the way the service plan says and the way you were trained. Never lift a client under the arms or alone.
• If a client falls, do not lift right away. Call 911 if the client is hurt, hit the head or you are not sure, then call the office.
• Test the water before bathing, never leave cooking unattended, and no flames or smoking near oxygen.
• Tell the office the same day about any fall, near fall or new hazard, and write an incident report.