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Fall Prevention (JMB) - Preventing falls on a medical surgical unit in a…
Fall Prevention (JMB) - Preventing falls on a medical surgical unit in a hospital (AM)
Fall Risk Assessment (AM)
More in depth questionnaire (AM)
Has the patient fallen within the last couple of months? (LW)
What medications are they currently taking? (LW)
Do they use any devices (walker or cane)? (LW)
Are they impusive or will use the call bell for assistance? (LW)
Staff training on proper use (AM)
Do safety rounds hourly ZD
Assess risk every shift (LW)
Medication Changes (RZ)
Environmental Modifications (RZ)
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Bed/Chair Alarm that are linked to the nurse call light (AM)
Room equipment arranged providing walk way free of trip/fall hazards(AM)
Minimizing the equipment in the room (AM)
Rooming those at high risk closer to the nurses station (AM)
Identifying fall risk patient's with "yellows" (LW)
Keep bed at lowest setting (LW)
Proper lighting in room (LW)
Message from Prof. Bass:
I'm a little concerned that only 2 people have participated so far. This needs a little more brainstorming. What are some things you'd like to explore?
When developing your PICOT questions think about what is measurable? For this weeks module each team member will post their own PICOT question based off of the brainstorming that's been done here. There are many PICOT questions that can be developed
Think about your current fall prevention programs and what do you think can be changed/improved?
Behavioral Assessment/Modifications (RZ)
Assess for recreational drug use and alcohol use that may alter balance and physical function (LW)
Is the patient alert and orient? (LW)
Do they have underlying cognitive issues such as dementia? (LW)
Patient Education on Fall Risk (AM)
Informing of their fall risk (AM)
Explaining how to prevent falls (AM)
using proper foot wear ZD
Family education how to keep clutter free room ZD
Instruct patient to call for assistance and how to use the call bell (LW)
Identifying diseases that may cause impaired balance (LW)
Stoke with one sided weakness (LW)
MS (LW)
Diabetes (LW)
Nephropathy (LW)
Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy (AM)
PT/OT evaluation (LW)
When to start PT (AM)
Who qualifies for PT (AM)
Getting home care involved when discharged to continue PT/OT (LW)
Giving patient exercise sheets to use on their own to help build strength up (LW)
Creating patient oriented goals (LW)
Review of Medication (AM)
Get family and patient involved in education of safety (ZD)