Manual of Policies and Procedures for Wade Nursing Registry
Personal Safety of the Home Care Aide
In the client's home DO
keep doors locked at all time
check with family carefully before letting a stranger, friend or another family member into the home, always ask for ID from anyone who comes to the door
Shout, "I'll get it", if you are alone ( so they think someone is there )
Hang up if you receive a threatening phone call
Notify Wade Nursing and the police about threatening calls, they will tell you what to do and how to chart the occurrence
Follow safety guidelines for the home
DO NOT
let strangers in to use the phone, in an emergency offer to make the call for them
let strangers into a security entrance of an apartment building
give information over the telephone to unknown caller
let strangers know you are alone or that the client is sick or disable
stay if you feel unsafe in the clients home, get out in a hurry and call for help
Driving DO
use your seat belt
keep the car in good working order
keep a spare tire in the truck with correct equipment to change if needed
keep tank full in case of lengthy traffic jam or a possible detour
plan your route
let a member of your family member know your travel plans that day
know where the police and or fire stations are in the area
keep doors and windows locked
have your keys ready to unlock the door, not at the bottom of your bag
look around the car and inside before getting in
DO NOT
keep your purse or valuables on front passenger seat
pick up hitchhikers
stop to help another driver, go to a phone and call the police and allow them to help
get out of your car until you feel safe in the area
ask strangers for directions
even let a stranger inside your car
Car Trouble DO
put on emergency flashers
stay in the car, keep doors locked and windows rolled up
place "Call Police" sign in the window
ask a person who stops to call the police
If a person shows up in a unmarked car, make them show you ID before you allow them to help
DO NOT
leave the car and walk alone on the highway
get in a strangers car
Public Transportation DO
use a busy, well lighted bus
wait where there are other people, groups are safer
sit near the driver
DO NOT
wait alone at a bus stop
exit the bus if you feel unsafe at your stop, speak to the driver
talk to strangers, avoid eye contact
Walking DO
know where to find a payphone
plan your route to use a well lighted or traveled road
plan the shortest and safest route
walk in the street at night, facing the traffic
carry some money ( change ) in your pocket
carry a whistle or personal alarm
keep a house or car keys in you hand, with one key between your fingers
walk with confidence, like you know what you are doing
be aware of what is going on around you at all times
DO NOT
walk in alleys, deserted areas, near building or bushes