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Home Safety Assessment

Evaluation of a patient's home environment to identify fall risks, hazards.

Definition

A Home Safety Assessment is an evaluation of a patient's home environment to identify fall risks, hazards, and other conditions that could affect the patient's safety.

Why it matters

Identifying hazards can help clinicians recommend appropriate safety interventions and reduce preventable injuries.

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