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Falls: What leads to falls during hospitalization and steps to prevent…
Falls: What leads to falls during hospitalization and steps to prevent them from occurring.
Factors that contribute to falling during hospitalization:
Bed alarm off
Failure to teach how to use aids
Not applying fall risk bracelet
Not asking for extra assistance when needed
Failure to teach call light use
Altered mental status
Failure to check vital signs
Not doing hourly rounds
No fall risk magnet on door
Posey sitter not on
Posey sitter not in place
non-slip socks not on
Certain medications
If known fall risk, failure to put them close to the nurses station
Lacking on answering call light fast
Steps to take to prevent falls:
Doing hourly rounds
Posey and bed alarm on
Check medications
Check vitals and mental status
Check past fall history
Check fall risk score
Non-slip socks applied
Call bell education
Proper teaching use of aids
Fall bracelet applied
Door magnet intact
Answer call bells promptly