What the source explains
CCOHS provides guidance specifically on working alone with patients, within its wider material on lone-work safety. The context is important for small clinics, home visits and isolated rooms within larger hospitals. The resource is a planning reference rather than an assurance that any particular solo assignment is appropriate. Local supervisors need to assess the actual task and the help available.
Using this reading in your hospital
Before an isolated duty starts, confirm the contact person, location information and check-in arrangements. Define the response to a missed check-in rather than leaving it to personal judgement each time. Revisit the plan if the work, staffing or environment changes.
A question for your team
Who notices first if the person working alone does not return or respond as expected?
Original source
- Canada guidance · Working alone with patients ↗Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety · Source checked 2026-09-10
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