unit 1 Flashcards
fall risk
high bed
care equipment
clutter
bad lighting
no hand rails
new place
slippery/ wet places
improper use/fit of mobile devices
most common accident in nursing homes
falls
CMS defines falls as
when someone falls, but isn’t hurt
Unintentionally going to the ground,
would have fallen if not prevented
person related fall risk
65+
Alcohol use
balance issues
low blood pressure
confused
depressed
medications
incontinate
history of falls
unsteady gait
in pain
impaired mobility
slow reactions time
poort fitting shoes
vision is poor
sleep is poor
weak
basic needs to prevent falls
fluids are meat
hearing aids/ glasses are in
task are explained while being performed
bedpan within reach
person is calm
person is properly positioned
correct procedures are used
bathroom fall prevention stuff
tubs/baths are slip mats and grab bars
shower chairs
floor fall prevention
carpet is wall to wall/ takes down
one color
non glare, slip resistant
no loose boards
no spills
bed fall prevention
bed is at good height (low)
wheels locked
cushion on floor by bed
position change alarms
monitors someones movement and alerts staff
can be for chairs and beds
to use position change alarms safly
-test to see if it works
-put it out of a persons reach
-follow manufactured instructions
- respond to alarms at once
safe use of position alarm with clip
attach out of their reach
check cord
when giving care to someone with bed rails
always raise the far rails if alone
raise both if you need to leave
when giving care to someone with no bed rails
ask co worker to help and have then stand at the far side
dont leave them alone with bed raised
lower the bed after giving care
when are wheels locked on a bed
all times except moving
transfer belt safety
dont leave strap dangling
remove belt when done
check with nurse before use
