Home safety assessment

Patient Name:

MR#

Address:

Patient Lives with:

Evaluation Completed By (PRINT):

Date:

Item No.

Description
(ENVIRONMENT)

Yes

No

NA

1

Safe and Adequate food and water supplies

2

Stove and means for refrigeration present

3

Adequate heat and ventilation

4

Free from infestation

5

Pathways free of obstacles such as loose rugs, furniture, etc

6

Clean area exists in which to store medical supplies

7

Is cautious with heating pads

8

Has a working smoke detector

9

If uses oxygen, appropriate signs posted

FIRE/ELECTRICAL

1

Fire exits available; warning devices installed

2

No overuse of extension cords / adequate electrical outlets available

3

Turns off oven and stove burners

4

Emergency telephone numbers posted by phone

5

Turns pot handles to back of stove

6

Uses space heaters cautiously

7

Does not smoke in bed

8

Oxygen precautions used

BATHROOM SAFETY

1

No throw rugs

2

Safety bars present and in good condition

3

Lighting is adequate

4

Shower chair is sturdy and in good working condition

MEDICATION USE

1

Keeps all medications in original bottle or med box

2

Has a medication schedule

3

Home Safety Instructions Given

Primary Physician:

As of the date of this evaluation, I attest that this home is sade environment for nursing care.

Agency Representative Signature

Date

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