In the community
You're priority in any situation is your _____ and that of the person you support.
What is safety?
Fridge's are required to maintain a temperature to ensure food safety.
What is 400F? (or no more than 40)
The safest temperature of water for a shower is higher than this temperature for a bath.
What is 980F - 1000F?
Night lights, accessible light switches, motion lights, and a lamp near the bed are all important features
What is lighting safety?
It is important to consider these factors to assess community safety. (4 possible)
What is personal safety, behavioral concerns, physical and/or medical needs?
When a participant is cooking and gets burned.
What is a GER?
Handwashing is the single most important technique in this.
What is prevention?
Persons served have a say in what and how to decorate their space and DSP's are to educate them on spatial awareness.
What is dignity of risk? (or Choice)
Ways that support self-advocacy in practicing community safety. (Multiple options)
What is... Crossing the street, using public transportation, calling home, calling 911, carry and use identifications?
Cuts from knives during _____ is the number 1 prevented injury in the kitchen.
What is washing the dishes?
One way to support an individual is to assist them with morning routines including this.
What is personal care?
Safety in the bedroom includes having a plan for communication including knocking at the door before entering at any time.
What is privacy?
The best way to change unsafe situations.
What is leave? or What is walk away?
This chemical often used in the kitchen, should never be used on the stove due to the toxicity of inhaling the fumes.
What is Bleach?
Every bathroom requires this for fire and electrical safety and is required by state law.
What is GFCI outlet?
Good organization is important for a safe bedroom. It should be well organized and functional with good lighting.
What is preventing falls?
The responsibility to promote a safe and secure community experience.
What is the DSP role?
This potential tripping hazard is often used to prevent spillage in the kitchen.
What is floor mats?
Keeping medications and cleaners in a separate cabinet with proper labels can help prevent this.
What is poisoning?
Preventing exposure to contaminated laundry from the bedroom.
What is universal precautions?