Fall Prevention Care

                                            

 Fall Prevention Care-

         BACKGROUND: Physical restraint was introduced as the primary measure to maintain patient safety in preventing falls. However, physical restraints may lead to complications such as functional loss, immobility, delirium, pressure sore, and even falls or injuries.

3 types of falls?

Falls can be categorized into three types: falls on a single level, falls to a lower level, and swing falls.

document a fall?

Assess the patient and record any bruises, lacerations, or abrasions. Describe any pain or deformity in his extremities, particularly his hip, arm, leg, or lumbar spine. Record vital signs, including orthostatic blood pressure. Document your patient's neurologic assessment

Restraints use and falls prevention.

Abstract

The Health Care Financing Administration defines physical restraints as "any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached or adjacent to the patient that the individual cannot remove easily which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one's body. Restraints have the potential to produce serious outcomes, including physical or psychological harm, loss of dignity, violation of a patient's rights, and possibly death. Health care providers need to identify opportunities to decrease the risks associated with the use of restraints through preventive strategies, innovative alternatives, and process improvements to help focus on the patient's overall well-being, health, and safety.

4 methods of fall protection?

There are four generally accepted categories of fall protection: fall elimination, fall prevention, fall arrest and administrative controls. According to the US Department of Labor, falls account for 8% of all work-related trauma injuries leading to death.

                                        

Senior care experts offer the following advice for preventing falls at home:
1-Clean up clutter. ...
2-Repair or remove tripping hazards. ...
3-Install grab bars and handrails. ...
4-Avoid wearing loose clothing. ...
5-Light it right. ...
6-Wear shoes. ...
7-Make it nonslip. ...
8-Live on one level.

risk of slips trips and falls?

Slips, trips and falls on the same level are serious and account for about one fifth of all notified accidents. Many of these slips, trips and falls lead to serious injuries, with one in four resulting in an absence of over one month.

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