Fall precautions Teaching 2626
SN instructed patient and caregiver about how to implement fall prevention program. Check the lighting in your apartment, consider installing a grab bar, replace scatter rugs with rubber backed rugs, make sure the light near the bed is easy to reach, move the phone within arm’s reach of your bed, easy access to the things you use the most. Patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
Reviewed December 2020
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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