Situational Awareness for Home-Based Care Staff

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.