Course Code: REL-PAC-0-SAHCS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize safety risks in the home environment.
Identify strategies to maintain awareness and respond to hazards.
Recall best practices for safety in the home.
Outline:
Section 1: Situational Awareness
Situational Awareness in Home Care
Safety Begins at the Door
What Is Situational Awareness?
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Safety Risks
Safety Risks in the Home
Look Closer, Think Safer
Identifying Safety Risks
Home Safety Checklist
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Staying Alert
Staying Alert and Aware
Be Ready, Every Time
Stay Aware
Stay Focused
Talk About Safety
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Before You Go In
While You Are Inside
Handling Tough Situations
When Emergencies Happen
Protecting Yourself on the Job
Signs of Danger
If You Need to Leave
Common Mistakes to Avoid
If Something Bad Happens
After the Danger
Taking Care of Yourself
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jaclyn Armstrong, BSN, RN, HCS-O
Jaclyn Armstrong is a Registered Nurse and certified Home Care Clinical Specialist- OASIS (HCS-O). She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Belmont University. Prior to joining Relias as a subject matter expert and writer for post-acute care, she gained extensive experience in home health with a strong focus on quality improvement and patient outcomes.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; Unlicensed Personnel; in the following settings: Home and Community Based Services, Home Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.