Occupational Hazards in Home Healthcare Occupational Hazards in Home HealthcareClick here to download the Training document. After reading the document, please begin the test below:Staff Name* First Last Staff Email* Occupational Hazards in Home Healthcare TestIs there an active safety program with a safety manager and a safety committee that includes employees from across the company?*YesNoDoes initial and annual training include safety hazards and prevention?*YesNoDoes annual training review new safety issues identified throughout the previous year?*YesNoDo workers have a way to obtain necessary ergonomic equipment for the home they work in?*YesNoDoes initial and annual training include information on latex allergies?*YesNoAre nonlatex gloves available?*YesNoIs a bloodborne pathogens plan available?*YesNoIs the bloodborne pathogens plan updated annually?*YesNoIs the bloodborne pathogens plan part of initial training?*YesNoIs the bloodborne pathogens plan part of annual training?*YesNoAre workers part of the selection process for needle devices with safety features?*YesNoAre workers taught how to identify stressors?*YesNoAre workers taught techniques to reduce stress?*YesNoDo workers have access to an employee assistance plan or other means of counseling support?*YesNoIs there a no-weapons policy for patient homes?*YesNoIf there is not a policy prohibiting weapons in the home, is there a policy requiring weapons to be disabled and locked up before the worker arrives?*YesNoIs the location of a new patient researched to determine local crime statistics?*YesNoAre workers taught how to recognize violent or aggressive behavior and how to diffuse an angry patient?*YesNoAre workers taught to recognize illegal drug activities?*YesNoAre workers taught what to do if they feel uncomfortable about a patient's community or if they believe that they are in danger?*YesNoAre workers taught how to identify verbal abuse and what to do about it?*YesNoHas an infection control and prevention plan been developed?*YesNoHas a pandemic influenza plan been developed?*YesNoAre workers taught how to deal with threatening weather?*YesNoAre workers taught what to do in the event of a chemical spill or an act of terrorism?*YesNoAre workers taught safe driving skills?*YesNoDo workers have to report all incidents and traffic offenses?*YesNoHas the agency verified safe driving records for all home healthcare providers?*YesNoAre workers' driver licenses verified annually?*YesNoDoes your initial and annual training include information on the following?*Preventing musculoskeletal disorders*YesNoObtaining ergonomic equipment*YesNoLearning about latex allergies*YesNoReviewing the bloodborne pathogens plan*YesNoPromoting infection control*YesNoIdentifying stressors*YesNoReducing stress*YesNoRecognizing violent or aggressive behavior*YesNoCalming an angry patient*YesNoRecognizing illegal drug activities*YesNoKnowing what to do if you feel uncomfortable about a patient’s community*YesNoKnowing what to do if you believe you are in danger*YesNoIdentifying verbal abuse*YesNoKnowing what to do if you believe you are being verbally abused*YesNoKnowing what to do if you encounter an unsanitary home*YesNoPreventing slips and falls*YesNoDealing with threatening weather*YesNoKnowing what to do in the event of a chemical spill or an act of terrorism*YesNoKnowing how to drive safely*YesNoDo you know how to report your safety concerns?*YesNoDo you know what to do if you are injured on the job?*YesNoAre sufficient patient-related ergonomic assistive devices provided?*YesNoDo you have appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves?*YesNoAre nonlatex gloves available from your employer?*YesNoDo you know the symptoms of latex allergy?*YesNoDo you consistently follow standard precautions with all blood and potentially infectious materials?*YesNoDo you have a properly labeled, leak-proof, puncture-resistant sharps container?*YesNoDo you know what to do if you feel threatened or verbally abused?*YesNoAre weapons removed from the area of service (for example, bedroom, living room)?*YesNoDo you have a cell phone or two way radio?*YesNoDo you follow infection control and prevention measures (for example, hand washing)?*YesNoAre animals restrained in the home before you render service?*YesNoDo you know what to do if you find unsanitary conditions (for example, lack of heating, lack of cooling, lack of potable water, insects)?*YesNoDo you wear sturdy, low heeled, slip-resistant shoes?*YesNoDo you have an accurate map or global positioning system (GPS) to locate the home?*YesNoDo you observe your surroundings and park in well lit areas, away from visual obstructions (for example, large bushes someone could hide behind)?*YesNoIs your car serviced regularly?*YesNoDo you wear your seatbelt?*YesNoDo you avoid talking on a cell phone while driving?*YesNo
