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Prehospital Home Safety Checklist

This survey is provided as an educational service and is not intended to be exhaustive or certify a residence as safe or unsafe. We advise occupants to seek additional information if questions arise.

OK Needs Improvement
Bathroom
Non-skid mats or decals in tub

 ☐ ☐
Stairs (inside and outdoors)
Well-lit ☐ ☐
Sturdy handrail along length of stairs

 ☐ ☐
Bedroom
Phone next to bed (may be by report)

☐ ☐
General
Secure carpeting on floors and staircases

 ☐ ☐
Fire Safety
Smoke detector functional ☐ ☐
Fire extinguisher (in kitchen or nearby)

 ☐ ☐
Child Safety (if applicable)
Plastic plugs in unused electrical outlets ☐ ☐
Cleaners out of reach or in locked cabinets ☐ ☐
Medicines out of reach or in locked cabinets ☐ ☐
Child safety gates installed around hazards ☐ ☐