Hands on Home Safety

Slips & Falls Prevention tips: Brighten the lights Secure the bathroom Guard stairs and steps Fire & Burn Prevention: Lower the water heater temperature to no higher than 120 degrees F. Put working smoke alarms on every level. Plan and practice a home fire drill at least 2 exits in the home.   Poisoning Preventions: 

Tennessee Poison Center

Tennessee Poison Center (TPC) is a comprehensive poison resource center located on the campus of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. They are the statewide poison emergency information and resource center for the public and health care professionals.  Each year, opioid medication poisoning causes more than 300 deaths in children and teens. Every 45 minutes, poison control centers…