NYS Caregiver Guide 2021

NYS CAREGIVER GUIDE Creating a Safe Environment The New York State Department of Health developed a downloadable Home Safety Checklist you can use to check for safety and health hazards in the home where you’re going to be providing care. The Checklist is available online and includes tips to help you rid the home of things that might jeopardize a vulnerable person’s safety or health. Many falls can be prevented by making changes within the home. HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST www.health.ny.gov/publications/3106.pdf PREVENTING FALLS CHECKLIST www.health.ny.gov/publications/0640 56

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