Course Description: This course provides training on assessing and improving home safety for patients receiving home health care. Participants will learn about home safety assessments, modifications, and fall prevention to enhance patient care and safety.
Outcomes:
- Conduct effective home safety assessments.
- Implement home modifications to improve safety.
- Prevent falls and accidents in home health care.
- Address safety concerns for patients with mobility issues.
- Enhance patient care and safety through home modifications.
Units:
- Introduction to Home Safety and Modifications
- Conducting Home Safety Assessments
- Identifying Safety Hazards in the Home
- Implementing Home Modifications
- Fall Prevention Strategies in Home Health Care
- Addressing Safety Concerns for Patients with Mobility Issues
- Home Safety for Patients with Cognitive Impairments
- Using Assistive Devices to Improve Home Safety
- Educating Patients and Families on Home Safety
- Case Studies and Practical Applications in Home Safety and Modifications