Fall precautions Teaching 2292
Wheel char Fall precautions Avoid leaning forward and tipping yourself out of the wheelchair, Move footrests out of the way to avoid tripping on them during transfer, Lock the brakes before getting out of the wheelchair, Don’t over reach for an object, Avoid sliding or positioning yourself too far forward on the seat. Keeping your wheelchair in top condition is essential to its dependability and longevity.
Reviewed May 2018
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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