Health & Safety

Fire & Earthquake

If there is a fire, earthquake or other emergencies we will help you to:

• Leave the building

• Get out of the building if you have trouble walking

• Follow our safety plan

Medical Emergencies

If you have a medical emergency:

• A PAACL Worker will give you first aid

• If it is necessary, the Worker will support you to go to a medical clinic

• If needed, the Worker will call 911 to get additional help for you

• Caregivers and family will be informed if necessary

First Aid

All PAACL program and residential Workers have First Aid training. There are first aid kits at all of our sites and in all of our vehicles.

Universal Precautions

PAACL workers are trained in Universal Health Precautions. If someone comes in contact with blood or other body fluids they will follow safety steps. By following these steps they are less likely to come in contact with a communicable disease. That way workers stay safe and so do you.

To prevent workers from coming in contact with blood or other body fluids they will:

• Wear gloves

• Follow proper hand washing procedures

• Follow proper clean up procedures

If you come in contact with blood or other body fluids we will help you to make sure you are safe.

Your Own Health and Safety

When you first come to PAACL we meet with you, your family and/or caregiver to find out what you need to keep you safe.

• We ask questions about:

• The medications you take

• Health concerns you have

• Safety concerns you have

• The personal care supports you might need

• The mealtime supports you might need

We write the answers down in your Health Care Plan. We will need to share this information so that Workers who support you know how to address your health and safety needs. It is important that you tell us about any changes when they happen - like changes in the medications you take. We also need updated information on who to contact in an emergency.