Staying Safe in the Field – Lessons from Law Enforcement

Send us Fan MailAbout the Episode Ever gotten that "something's not right" feeling walking up to a patient's house? This week, we're talking safety with Bruce Asbury, who spent 25+ years in law enforcement and executive/site security for Charter Communications.Bruce doesn't sugarcoat anything. We cover the real stuff - from doing your homework before visits to handling aggressive pets and people. He walks us through de-escalation techniques that work and explains when it's time to walk away - and how. The conversation gets practical: Can you carry pepper spray? (Yes, but know which way the wind's blowing.) What about guns? (His answer might surprise you.) How do you get help when you can't announce you're calling 911? And yes, we even tackle whether wearing scrubs helps you avoid getting a traffic ticket.Bruce's philosophy? "Be prepared, not paranoid." Trust your gut, know your exits, and have a plan. Whether you're new to home health or a seasoned pro, this episode gives you a solid game plan for staying safe while doing your job.About Our GuestBruce Asbury brings a unique perspective, with his background in violent crime task forces, executive protection, and managing security for a company with over 100,000 employees across 41 states. His real-world experience provides home health clinicians with practical, actionable safety strategies.The Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast is your weekly dose of real talk for home health clinicians. Hosted by Dan Haggerty—a national home health therapy executive—and three seasoned home health PTs, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan Kirby, each episode dives into the topics that matter most: safety, efficiency, clinical care, and career growth. Whether you’re a new grad or a home health veteran, you’ll find practical tips, relatable stories, and candid conversations designed to help you thrive in the field. From navigating tricky documentation to setting boundaries and staying safe on the road, Suit + Scrubs blends real-world insight with a touch of humor to make your commute between visits more useful—and more fun.CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/