Topic Overview: Home Health Care

Safety in the Home Health Care

Being a caregiver assisting individuals with long-term and in-home care needs is one of the fastest growing fields in the nation. It is important for caregivers to be aware of the potential hazards and exposures affecting caregivers and patients. Some of the steps caregivers can take to be proactive before any harm occurs include:

1. Submit suggestions and safety concerns to your employer.
2. Increase awareness to your workplace surroundings and its hazards.
3. Participate in training, procedures, equipment design and ergonomic programs.
4. Report all incidents appropriately.

There are areas of exposure that can be addressed to protect you from the hazards inherent in your work as a caregiver. Use the resources on this page to help you get your team started on their path to safety in the home health care setting.