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Become a member and receive career-enhancing benefits

Our top priority is providing value to members. Your Member Services team is here to ensure you maximize your ACS member benefits, participate in College activities, and engage with your ACS colleagues. It's all here.

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Trauma Programs

Prehospital Home Safety Checklist

This survey is provided as an educational service and is not intended to be exhaustive or certify a residence as safe or unsafe. We advise occupants to seek additional information if questions arise.

OK Needs Improvement
Bathroom
Non-skid mats or decals in tub

Stairs (inside and outdoors)
Well-lit
Sturdy handrail along length of stairs

Bedroom
Phone next to bed (may be by report)

General
Secure carpeting on floors and staircases

Fire Safety
Smoke detector functional
Fire extinguisher (in kitchen or nearby)

Child Safety (if applicable)
Plastic plugs in unused electrical outlets
Cleaners out of reach or in locked cabinets
Medicines out of reach or in locked cabinets
Child safety gates installed around hazards