Staying Safe while Supporting Families

Prepare for the potential risks associated with providing home visits and gain the tools needed to appropriately respond to an unsafe situation.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss how professional choice and gender socialization influences our personal approach to safety
Define the three keys to safety and how they relate to increased personal safety
Prepare for and conduct home visits in a manner that protects personal well-being
Identify the signs of domestic violence and drug abuse and manufacture

Author: Iowa Department of Public Health
Estimated Time to Complete: 60 minutes
Skills Addressed: Cultural competency Cultural humility Professional boundaries Quality improvement Cultural identity Power imbalances Reflective supervision Personal safety Professional Practice Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness