Fall precautions Teaching 811
Fall precautions
Instructed patient to install light switches at both the top and bottom of stairways.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Patient was instructed on steps to prevent falls that might result in broken bones. Have the vision and hearing checked regularly, and wear slippers o...
Instructed patient in measures to prevent falls using a cane support during ambulation and transfers.
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...
Patient was instructed on balance. With age, a combination of factors decreases balance. The nerve endings in our feet don't detect impulses as readil...
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.