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  • Describe safety hazards that can be found in each room of the home and ways to prevent falls and injuries.
    ::描述在每间住宅中都能发现的安全危险,以及防止坠落和受伤的方法。

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    Both for your safety and the safety of your ambulatory client, there are things you can do to provide a safe environment. Depending on your client and their ability to move about in their home, consider the following suggestions for maintaining a safe home environment.
    ::为了您的安全和您的流动客户的安全,你可以做一些事情来提供一个安全的环境。取决于您的客户及其在家中移动的能力,考虑以下建议来维持安全的家庭环境。

    • Make sure there is adequate lighting in all areas of the home.
      ::确保家庭所有地区都有适当的照明。
    • Remove clutter, especially in high-traffic areas.
      ::清除杂乱,特别是在高流量地区。
    • Remove rugs that are frayed or damaged.
      ::删除被磨损或损坏的地毯。
    • Be sure to clean up spills and dropped items immediately.
      ::确保立即清理溢漏和丢弃物品。
    • Maintain a clean environment.
      ::保持清洁的环境。
    • Install smoke and carbon dioxide detectors.
      ::安装烟雾和二氧化碳探测器。
    • Set hot water heater at 120 degrees.
      ::将热热水加热器设定在120度

    Bedroom
    ::卧室

    • Arrange furniture so your client can move freely around the room and remove any obstacles in the traffic pattern of the room
      ::安排家具,以便你的客户可以在房间周围自由移动,并消除房间交通模式中的任何障碍
    • Place a lamp near the bedside and a nightlight in the room.
      ::在床边贴上灯,在房间里放上夜光。
    • You will want to install a smoke detector in the bedroom if your client is a smoker.
      ::如果您的委托人是吸烟者,您会在卧室安装烟雾探测器。

    Bathroom
    ::洗手间

    • Install a nightlight
      ::安装夜光
    • Install a grab bar for the toilet, bathtub, and shower.
      ::在厕所、浴缸和淋浴间安装一个抓手棒。
    • Nonskid mats on the floor, shower, and tub.
      ::地板、淋浴和浴缸上不折不扣的垫子
    • Soap in the bathtub should be kept in a soap dish.
      ::浴缸里的肥皂应该放在肥皂盆里
    • The toilet seat should be securely attached. Consider a raised toilet seat with arm supports.
      ::厕所的座椅应该安全地挂上,考虑用手臂扶扶起的马桶椅。

    Kitchen
    ::厨房厨房

    • Small electrical appliances should be unplugged when not in use.
      ::小型电器在不使用时应拔除。
    • Make sure cleaning agents are clearly marked and stored away from food.
      ::确保清洁剂有清晰的标记,并远离食物储存。
    • Items frequently used by the client are easy to access.
      ::客户经常使用的物品易于取用。
    • The stove and microwave are never left unattended when in use.
      ::炉灶和微波炉在使用时从未无人看守。
    • Never use the stove or oven to heat the home.
      ::永远不要用炉子或烤炉来取暖

    Older adults are more susceptible to falling due to the aging process. A simple fall may result in a broken hip. You need to be very alert to hazards that might cause a fall.
    ::老年人更容易因为老龄化而衰落。 简单的衰落可能导致臀部骨折。 您需要非常警惕可能导致衰落的危害。

    If your client is confused , you will want to take other precautions.
    ::如果你的委托人困惑了, 你会想采取其他的预防措施。

    • Keep a recent photo of the client handy.
      ::保持客户最近的照片方便。
    • Have the client wear an identification bracelet.
      ::让客户戴身份证手镯。
    • You will need to know where the client is at all times.
      ::您需要随时知道客户在哪里。
    • You can attach bells to doors so you know when the door is opened.
      ::你可以在门上挂上钟声 这样你就能知道门什么时候打开了
    • Place sharp items, chemicals, and other harmful materials in a safe place.
      ::将尖锐物品、化学品和其他有害材料置于安全地点。
    • Keep the doors locked.
      ::锁好门

    Watch the videos below to get more ideas on how you make your home safe and prevent falls and injuries.
    ::并预防坠落与受伤。 校对:Portnoy

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    The video below is found at 
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