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Important information for clients and families about CHIRS services Client and Family Handbook Most clients and
family members who are new to CHIRS services have many questions about who CHIRS
is and how we approach our work with clients and families. We hope the Handbook
which is available in full for you to download on the right side of this page
will give you the information that you need in order to work together in
partnership with your CHIRS staff
Client Safety Working together for
a safer today and tomorrow. Please download and read our Client Safety
information which is available on the right side of this
page. Clients, Families,
Staff & Volunteers together make up our Safety Team
Falls Prevention Program As one of the many
client safety initiatives at CHIRS, the goal of the Falls Prevention Program is
to reduce the risk of client falls and injuries related to falls through;
education, screening, health promotion and individualized support/care planning.
Based on best practice literature, CHIRS has adopted a "no weight bearing"
policy as part of their Falls Prevention Program in order to facilitate the
safety of both clients and staff. What does this mean?
CHIRS staff cannot take on the weight of a client when providing daily supports,
during transfers or catch a client in the event of a fall. For more information
about the program, please download and read the pamphlet located on the right
side of this page.
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