Please complete the home safety checklist to see just how safe your home is for a person who has recently experienced a brain injury.
Home Safety Checklist Form
| Criteria | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Are heavy traffic areas free from clutter, well lit, and free from loose throw rugs? | ||
| Has the thermostat on the hot water heater been lowered to 120 degrees? | ||
| Are the car keys and other keys that start things placed out of reach and in a safe place? | ||
| Are all guns, knives, and other weapons locked up? | ||
| Are all medicines and poisonous chemicals safely stored? Remember to check items in the garage, basement, etc. | ||
| Have you checked the fire alarms and extinguishers to make sure they are working? | ||
| Do you have a plan for evacuation in case of an emergency? Have you practiced it? | ||
| Have you checked for any fire hazards in the house? | ||
| Do you have a first aid kit in the house? | ||
| Is there a nonskid mat in the shower and tub? | ||
| Are all locks removed from the bathroom doors? | ||
| Are outdoor walkways free from clutter and well lit? | ||
| Have you contacted the fire and police departments and given them the necessary information related to your family member with the brain injury? Include physical/cognitive barriers in these discussions. | ||
| Are emergency contact numbers posted by the phone? | ||
| Do you have a working flashlight in case of power outage? | ||
| Do you have a working telephone? A corded phone is strongly recommended as a back-up for mobile devices. | ||
| Are commonly used items in the bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom within reach? |