Fall precautions

Fall precautions Teaching 437

Patient instructed that if after a fall he or she doesn

Fall precautions Teaching 436

Patient instructed to breath deeply five or six times after experiencing a fall. In the event of any injuries do not try to get up, call 911 or a fami...

Fall precautions Teaching 435

Patient instructed never to stop a fall with his/her hands or elbows. Should a fall occur always maintain elbows, wrists and knees bent to prevent inj...

Fall precautions Teaching 434

Patient instructed to try to rotate his/her body to the side or sitting position in the event of a fall.

Fall precautions Teaching 433

Patient and/or caregiver instructed to clean any spilled or splashed grease on the kitchen floor immediately to prevent accidents.

Fall precautions Teaching 432

Patient and caregiver instructed that in the event of a power outage flashlights and new batteries should be placed by their bedside.

Fall precautions Teaching 431

Caregiver instructed to remove small area rugs and place non-slip treads on bare wood floors, steps and also at the top and bottom of the stairs to pr...

Fall precautions Teaching 430

Patient and/or caregiver instructed to install grab bars in the bathtub. This simple procedure will prevent falls while the patient is in the bathtub ...

Fall precautions Teaching 429

Caregiver and/or patient instructed to place a rubber mat or adhesive texture strips on the bottom of the bathtub and/or shower to prevent falls.

Fall precautions Teaching 415

Patient instructed to lean on his/hers strongest knee at the time of getting up after a fall.