Home Safety Assessment

Home Care Medical

Whether you are recovering from an injury or surgery, or adjusting to the limitations of growing older, Home Care Medical has many products available to increase your safety and independence in your home. Our goal is to assist you with the activities of daily living and help you feel more independent, safe and comfortable in your home. From the living and bedroom to the kitchen and bath, Home Care Medical’s Personal Care Consultants can help you choose the proper products to help you get on with life. We are here to serve you.

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Sheboygan Retail Store2922 South Business Drive Ph 920.458.5768

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Home Entrance and General q Steps and walkways in good repair

with no crumbling edges or broken boards.

q Secure railing that is easy-to-grasp with both hands.

q Lights that illuminate a wide area of the entrance, yard and walkway.

q Peephole or windows in the front door low enough for all residents to use.

q Deadbolt lock that does not require a key to open from the inside (unless wandering is an issue).

q Doorways wide enough to pass through when using a walker, wheelchair or carrying a load.

q The front steps and walkways around the home are free of clutter, snow, leaves or other debris.

q Remove scatter/throw rugs or secure them with two- sided tape.

q One working carbon monoxide detector on each floor.

q Create an emergency escape plan and pre-arrange for a family member or caregiver to help you escape, if needed.

q Windows and screens easy to open and close.

q Thermostat easy to read and reach.

q Keep ashtrays, smoking materials, candles, hot plates and other potential fire sources away from curtains, furniture, beds and bedding. Always remember to NEVER smoke while using Oxygen.

Living Room q All walking surfaces are free of clutter, electrical cords,

boxes, furniture, appliances and other objects that could pose a tripping hazard – especially in the event of an emergency or fire.

q Remove scatter/throw rugs or secure them with two-sided tape.

q No electric or phone cords running under rugs and carpeting or across open areas.

q No frayed electrical cords and electric outlets and switches are not overloaded (not warm to the touch).

q Easy access to a telephone from every room (consider an Emergency Response Necklace as well). Also, make sure all emergency numbers are posted on or near all telephones.

q Adequate lighting and accessible light switches that can be turned on without walking across a dark room.

q Sofas and chairs high and firm enough for easy sitting and rising. Plus, no casters or wheels on the furniture.

q All chimneys have been professionally inspected and cleaned within the last year. And, all chimney openings are clear of leaves and other debris that could clog them.

q All portable space heaters and wood-burning heating equipment are at least three feet from walls, furniture, curtains, rugs, newspapers an other flammable or combustible materials.

Home Safety Home Safety means more than just avoiding falls. A safe home entrance, living room, bathroom, bedroom and kitchen equipped with products that meet your needs, can increase your independence and privacy. Following these suggestions may enable you to take care of your personal needs without assistance. Let’s take a tour around your home and consider some easy steps to increasing your safety, mobility and independence.

Home Care Medical Companion Productsq $75 Monthly / Rental Folding Ramps

q $28 Adjustable Aluminum Cane

q $90 Folding Walker

q $200 Rolling Walker

q $75 Monthly / Rental Standard Wheelchair

q $1,295 Golden LiteRider Scooter

Home Care Medical Companion Productsq $844 and up Lift Chairs

q $39.99 Fabric and Upholstery Cleaning Kit q $23.75 Kareco Chair Pad

q $24 Reacher

q $209.99 Assist-a-Tray

q $28.50 Chair Alarm

Bathroom q Floor free of clutter. Remove clothes,

shoes, towels and magazines.

q No glass shower doors.

q Strong grab bars in the shower / bath.

q Non-skid floor surface in tub / shower.

q Shower bench or seat with hand held shower wand.

q Set your hot water heater to no more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit to help prevent burns.

q Be sure the bathroom floor is slip-resistant or is covered with slip-resistant materials. No throw rugs.

q Strong grab bars near the toilet.

q Raised toilet seat if balance is a problem.

q All hair dryers, shavers, curling irons and other small electrical appliances not plugged in.

q Appliance cords should be off the floor and secured. And, all small appliances are away from sinks, tubs and other water sources.

q Electrical receptacles in the bathroom are protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters or GFCIs.

q Night light

q All medications should be stored in child-resistant enclosures and are clearly marked to prevent children from accessing the medication and being poisoned.

Bedroom q Floor free of clutter. Remove clothes, shoes, towels and

magazines.

q Make sure there is a clear path from the bed to the bathroom.

q Bed no lower than back-of-the-knees height.

q Chair with armrests and firm seat to reduce falls while dressing.

q No casters or wheels on the furniture.

q Easy access to a telephone from every room (consider an Emergency Response Necklace as well). Also, make sure all emergency numbers are posted on or near all telephones.

q Adequate lighting and accessible light switches that can be turned on without walking across a dark room.

q Remove scatter/throw rugs or secure them with two-sided tape.

q Night light

q A flashlight is within reach of the bed in case of a power outage.

q Electrically-heated blankets are not folded, covered by other objects, or “tucked in” when not in use. The power cord is not pinched or crushed by the bed, between a wall or on the floor.

q Smoke alarms are placed inside and just outside bedrooms. Test the batteries in the smoke detectors twice a year when you turn your clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall.

Enhanced Patient Care Liaison When home safety assistance is needed, tips, suggestions and products can make it easier and safer for everyone. For a free, comprehensive Home Safety Assessment discussion, please call our Home Care Medical Enhanced Patient Care Liaison at 262.786.9870 x316.

*Retail In-Store Cash Only Price | All prices subject to change | Inventory varies from store to store

Home Care Medical Companion Productsq $36 / $28.80* Hand Held Shower Massager

q $52.99 Grab Bar

q $112 / $65.50* Non-Padded Transfer Bench

q $34.99 Bath Step

q $77 Raised Toilet Seat with Arms

q $69.95 MedCenter 31 Day Pill Organizer

Home Care Medical Companion Productsq $39.99 Folding Wedge Pillow

q $69.99 Econorail

q $75 Monthly / Rental Hoyer Patient Lift

q $7.80 Dressing Stick

q $14.34 Sock Aid

q $114.99 / $91.99* Commode

Sources: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (www.cpsc.gov) and Senior Home Safety Assessment (www.eldercareteam.com) | April 2016

Kitchenq Floor free of clutter.

q Floor not waxed or slippery. If wax is used, be sure to use non-skid.

q Doorways wide enough to pass through when using a walker, wheelchair or carrying a load.

q “On” indicators working on all appliances and all dials clearly marked.

q All appliances in good, working condition.

q Towels, curtains, potholders and other objects that might catch on fire are located away from the range.

q Kitchen ventilation systems or range exhausts are functioning properly.

q Electrical appliance and extension cords are away from the sink (and other water sources) and the range.

q Easy-to-reach and use fire extinguisher (that’s in good, working order).

q No cooking while wearing loose-fitting clothing or sleepwear.

q Uncluttered work space near cooking area to reduce the need for carrying.

q A stable step stool with a handrail for reaching high items; however, it’s best to place items most often used (pots and pans; glasses and plates) in easy-to-reach cabinets between the “eye” and “knee” level.

Basements, Garages and Workshops q Light switches are located at both the top and bottom

of the stairs.

q All stairs have solidly mounted handrails that run continuously along the full length of the stairs on both sides. All handrails should be easy to grasp.

q Extension cords are not overloaded – the total wattage of all appliances plugged into an extension cord does not exceed the rated capacity of the extension cord.

q All electrical tools and equipment have 3-prong cords and have not been modified to plug into 2-prong outlets.

q Work areas, especially those where power tools are used, are well lit.

q No containers of flammable and combustible liquids are stored inside the house.

q For electrical panels with fuses, the fuses are the correct size (amperage) for the circuit.

q Keep floors and benches clean to reduce fire and tripping hazards.

q All tools and service equipment should be in good working condition with the safety locks “on.”

We are here to helpOur Home Care Medical Personal Care Consultants can assist in choosing the proper products to increase your safety, mobility and independence. For more information on our products:

1) Visit our Milwaukee, Sheboygan or West Bend Retail Stores

2) Shop online at www.homecaremedical.com

3) Call our Customer Service / Intake department at 262.786.9870

Home Care Medical Companion Productsq $48 Walker Tray (Mickey Mouse)

q $21.60 Walker Basket

q $12 Bib

q $11.30 Cylindrical Foam Tubing

q $22.99 Nova Universal Mobility Bag for Rolling Walkers

q $45 Folding Shopping Cart

Home Care Medical Companion Productsq $19.50 Standard Handle Cane

q $34.99 Handy Bar

q $24.99 Kabooti Pillow Ring

q $9.99 and up Dr. Comfort Socks

q Various Dr. Comfort Shoes

q $199.99 Security Pole