How to Use the Home Safety Tool Kit:
–Download and print out the Home Safety Checklist
–Walk through the house, checking for areas of concern within each Home Zone. (Checkmark concerns on printout)
–Once walk-thru is done, return to Home Safety Tool Kit Playlist
–When a NO box has been checked, click on the corresponding Home Zone number for the VIDEO to learn how to address concerns in that zone
Home Zone Key:
1=Home Entrance
2=Living Room
3=Kitchen
4=Stairway
5=Bedroom
6=Bathroom
7=General Safety Tips
Note: Talk to the facility discharge planner about making plans for your loved one’s return home.
FAQ: When should I start planning for my loved one’s discharge from a healthcare facility?
A: Discharge planning should begin on the day of admission
FAQ: Who would benefit from using the Home Safety Tool Kit?
A: Anyone coming home from the hospital or healthcare facility. Anyone having an upcoming surgery. Anyone with a decline in function
FAQ: How does the Home Safety Tool Kit help?
A: Helps prepare ahead of time for an improved transition home. Helps improve safety and function in the home. Helps to reduce fall risk.
