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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. Use three-prong adapters when necessary. SMELL GAS? Open windows and doors. Shut off the appliance involved. Don * t use matches or turn on electrical switches. Don * t use telephone — dialing may create electrical sparks. Don’t light candles. Call the gas company from, a neighbor * s home Take advantage of free annual inspections if offered by your gas company. FIRE: Fire escape should be pre-planned and practiced. Look for and plan at least two ways Out of the home, if escape is through a window, make sure it opens easily, Know where the exit stairs are located for apartment dwellers. Do not use an elevator in fire emergency. You may notice the fire department ahead of time if you have a disability or special needs. Some steps to help you prevent fires are: Install smoke detectors They are the best early warning. Test frequently and change the battery every year. If there is oxygen in use, place a “No Smoking” sign in plain view of all persons entering the home. Oxygen agreement must be completed at Admission, Oxygen Safety check must be completed at Admission and every 60 days if patient continue with services. Throw away old newspapers, magazines and boxes. Empty wastebaskets and trash cans regularly. Do not allow smoking in bed or while on medicines which may cause drowsiness. Never empty ashtrays or toss matches into wastebaskets unless you know they are out. Wet down first or dump into the toilet. Chimneys and fireplaces should be checked regularly. Look for and repair cracks and loose mortar. Keep paper, wood and rugs away from area where sparks could hit them. Be careful when using space heaters. Follow instructions when using heating pads to avoid serious burns. Check your furnace and pipes regularly. If nearby wails and ceilings feel hot, add insolation. Keep a fire extinguisher in the home and know how to use it. If you have a fire or suspect a fire: 1. Take immediate action. Rescue — Escape is the top priority. 2, Get help on the way -- with no delay. Your emergency service number is: 911 3. If your fire escape is cut off, close the door and seal the cracks to hold back the smoke, Signal help from the window. 4. If you are dependent on utilities (gas, phone. electricity) register as a high priority customer with the company. WASTE CONTAINMENT/DISPOSAL Wash hands before and after handling medicines and supplies. Avoid recapping needles whenever possible to avoid injury from needle sticks Used needles should never be bent, broken or taken off syringes before throwing away. Used syringes, needles and blood are all regulated waste and must be disposed of properly. Put used needles and syringes in a puncture resistant container. When the container is two-thirds to three-fourths full, dispose of as instructed. DO NOT overfull container and NEVER FORCE items into container. Disposal items such as bags and L-20 Home Health Agency Client Assessments