The following is a basic check list of what you should be looking for when approaching a patient, client. I have written this with EMS/Fire, health care workers,and Social Workers in Mind. essentially anyone who needs to go into another home, place of work or unknown area during the course of the day to execute their duties can utilize this check list.
This is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide only, your awareness is your best tool.
1. Where are the patients hands ?
a. In his pockets
B behind his back
c. Is he or she holding something ?
2. What environmental and improvisational weapons are available to you and them?
a.rocks
b. bricks
c. broom handle, sticks
d. bottle or other objects in reach
e. Books or clipboard
f. Laptop
g. Hot drinks
h. water boiling on stove or in coffeepot
3. Who else is present that may interfere or intervene.
a. friends
b. relatives
c. bystanders
4. what is the condition of the terrain ?
a. slippery or uneven
b. rocks or loose gravel
c. Muddy
d. Icy or wet
e. cobblestone or brick
f. curbs or bumps in sidewalk
This is part of your scene survey and should become second nature to you.
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