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Fall prevention in the hospital, investigate why falls are happening, use…
Fall prevention in the hospital
patient cognitive/physical assessment
assessment of medications that increase fall risk
assess elderly adults for orthostatic hypotension
assess patient cognition
level
patient assessment of muscle strength/provide assistive devices
staff education
hourly check of high risk patients
place call light near patients hand
place high risk patients close to nurse station
set schedule of bathroom breaks
specific tools
low bed
anti-slip socks
assistive devices
implement a quality improvement expert
patient
education
keep clean glasses handy
leave lights on/easier to see
use your call light for assistance
get out of bed slowly
investigate why falls are happening
use evidence based studies to see what works