Title: Assess the home for safety hazards and sanitation concerns.
Course: Family and Human Services II (19999-II) > Section: Managing the Home Environment

Assessment should include

- using a checklist to identify
  - environmental hazards (e.g., electrical hazards, cooking hazards, concerns regarding cleaning supplies, trip and slip hazards, weather-related hazards, concerns regarding waste management and biohazards)
  - sanitation concerns (e.g., hand-washing, food handling and storage)
- identifying characteristics around the home (e.g., exterior walkways, steps, entry and egress, lighting, security systems)
- creating a report recommending corrective actions.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it important to assess the home for hazards?
- What is the difference between safety hazards and sanitation concerns?
- What can be some consequences if sanitation practices are not followed?

Communication

- How should assessment of safety and sanitation issues be recorded?
- How can communication between the family and the service provider be documented?

Leadership

- What skills are required to understand how to correct safety hazards in the home?
- How can one obtain the needed skills to correct safety hazards in the home?

Management

- What governing mandates are associated with safety and sanitation in the home?
- What form of documentation can be used to show that safety and sanitation problems have been resolved?