Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
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When conducting a home assessment for a CAPS client, which fall risk factor is most commonly overlooked during initial walkthroughs?
Answer: Throw rugs and loose carpeting on smooth flooring
Throw rugs and loose carpeting are frequently overlooked because they appear decorative and functional, yet they are a leading cause of trip-and-fall injuries among older adults.
A CAPS professional discovers that a client's staircase has a 1.5-inch gap between balusters. Under standard safety guidelines, what is the recommended maximum baluster spacing?
Answer: 4 inches
Building codes and safety guidelines specify a maximum of 4 inches between balusters to prevent entrapment of limbs or the head.
Which environmental modification best mitigates the risk of medication errors for an older adult living alone?
Answer: Providing a centralized, labeled medication management system with reminder alerts
A centralized medication management system with labeled compartments and reminder alerts directly addresses the cause of medication errors—confusion about dosing schedules.
For a client who has experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which risk mitigation priority should a CAPS professional address FIRST?
Answer: Eliminating fall hazards and improving bathroom safety
TIA survivors have elevated fall risk and are at high risk for a subsequent stroke, making immediate elimination of fall hazards and bathroom safety improvements the highest priority.
A CAPS contractor is recommending a curbless shower for a client. Which risk must be mitigated during design to prevent water from spreading to adjacent areas?
Answer: Inadequate floor slope toward the drain
A curbless shower must have adequate floor slope (typically 1/4 inch per foot) toward the drain to prevent water from flowing out and creating a slip hazard in adjacent spaces.
During a CAPS assessment, a professional notices that a client's home has only one exit on the ground floor with no accessible path to the street. What risk does this primarily represent?
Answer: Emergency egress risk during fire or disaster
Limited or inaccessible egress pathways represent a critical emergency egress risk, as older adults with mobility limitations may be unable to evacuate safely.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'risk matrix' in CAPS project planning?
Answer: A tool that prioritizes hazards by likelihood of occurrence and severity of potential harm
A risk matrix helps CAPS professionals prioritize interventions by evaluating each hazard based on how likely it is to cause an incident and how severe that incident would be.