3. * To provide guidelines for the instruction of patients and family/caregivers regarding basic home safety

4. Patients will receive information regarding basic home safety in accordance with applicable hospice policies including: * Fire response * Electrical safety * Environmental and mobility safety * Bathroom safety

5. * As part of the comprehensive assessment, the patient’s home will be assessed for potential hazards. Based on the results of the assessment, the patient and family/caregiver learning needs will be identified * Using the assessment, written and verbal information appropriate to the patient’s environment will be used as a basis for patient instruction

6. * The patient instruction may include: * Fire Safety: * Smoking, smoke detectors, fire escape route, burns, electric blankets, heating pads, oxygen therapy precautions, space heaters, cooking safety, and flammable liquids * Electrical safety: * Extension cords, electrical cords, overloaded circuits, outlets, light bulbs, grounding, and electrical appliances

7. * Environmental and mobility safety: * Fall prevention techniques, wheelchair and walker safety, exits/passageways, use of handrails, loose carpets, stairway safety, adequate lighting, emergency medical plan, disaster plan * Bathroom safety: * Nonskid mats, slippery surfaces, grab bars, water temperature