Table 5 Subtheme 2(a)
Subtheme 2 (a): A thorough risk assessment was encouraged | |
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Related codes | Supporting quotes |
Policies | “If the client is assessed to be unsafe to transport, or the vehicle is assessed to be unsafe to operate, agency policies should prohibit the social worker from transporting the client” [19] |
Planning a visit | “It is important to familiarize yourself with the clients’ file prior to the home visit” [30] “Speaking to the client prior to the visit helps the worker retrieve important information regarding their client’s situation, any safety precautions that may need to be taken according to the client, or whether or not their client’s situation has changed” [21] |
During a visit | “Throughout the visit, workers should be on the lookout for dangers and trust their gut feelings” [18] “If a student hears a heated argument from inside the house or apartment, the student may decide to re-schedule the visit or call to assess the situation before entering the dwelling” [34] |
Transporting children | “Assessments of the child’s state of being should be conducted on an on-going basis throughout the trip” [26] “Workers should check to see if there are any items in the car that could be used as a weapon and if so, should remove them immediately” [19] |
Vehicle condition | “…workers should determine if the car is in proper functioning order” [18] “If an agency car is being used, workers should take time to orient themselves with how to operate the car including how to turn on the high beams and emergency flashers” [32] |