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HOME VISITING SAFETY

HOME VISITING SAFETY. Adapted from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Family and Community Services: Social Worker Academy – Worker Safety Presented By Cora Jackson, Nancy Curtis, Juanita Parker Jones. Group Activity. What is a home visit? What Is the purpose?

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HOME VISITING SAFETY

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  1. HOME VISITING SAFETY Adapted from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Family and Community Services: Social Worker Academy – Worker Safety Presented By Cora Jackson, Nancy Curtis, Juanita Parker Jones

  2. Group Activity • What is a home visit? • What Is the purpose? • What should not be done at the home visit?

  3. WHY HOME VISITOR SAFETY • Your safety is as important as the work you do. • This training is designed to provide you with knowledge to allow you to be safe and effective in your work life.

  4. PREPARING FOR A HOME VISIT • Schedule home visit with family at least two weeks in advance of visit. • Always let someone know where you are going. Sign out. • Plan to go in pairs. • Visit should last 45 min to an hour.

  5. Stick to purpose of the visit. • Limit sharing of personal information. • Be culturally sensitive. • Bring resources necessary to stayontask: Community Resource Book Lap Top or Blank Forms including IFPA, Risk Assessment, and cheat sheet.

  6. Don’t wear excessive jewelry and dress comfortable with low heels. • Take your ID with you, but do not wear your ID cord around your neck. • Mentally rehearse the visit and what you want to accomplish. • Carry a cell phone with you.

  7. APPROACHING THE HOUSE • Be aware of your surroundings. • Do not block anyone’s parking space. • Park your vehicle in a way that you can make a quick exit if necessary. Lock purse in trunk.

  8. DURING A HOME VISIT • Be aware of exits from home. Keep your self between client and the door. • Sit near an exit or facing hallway so you can view other entries. • Sit in a position that allows you to get up quickly. • Use non-threatening body language and remain calm and polite. • Respect the client’s home and their emotions.

  9. Participants Demonstrate Positive and Negative Body Language

  10. Do not touch the family pet.

  11. Be cautious and use common sense. • Leave if you feel threatened or if you notice unlawful or peculiar behavior. Report your concerns to supervisor or police when necessary.

  12. After the Home Visit • Wash and sanitize your hands to avoid health risks. • Enter the data as soon as possible. • Obtain all necessary signatures. • Follow up with families and chart progress. (Document at least three contacts.)

  13. Be careful out there. Safety First! The End

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