Question

Prevention of fall in the hospital . How can we prenvent falls in the hospital? (250 words)

Answer 1

1.FINDING THE HIGH RISK PATIENTS

2.KEEP THE PATIENTS ENVIRONMENT SAFE AND COMFORTABLE

3. ALWAYS PUT THE BED SIDE RAILS

4.AVOID SLIPERY FLOORING

5.ADVICE THE PATIENT TO HOLD ON WHILE USING STAIRS

6.FALL RISK ASSESSMENT

7.CARE OF TRANSFER TO THE TOILET.

8.UNIVERSAL FALL PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE APPLIED THROUGH THE HOSPITAL

a)patients friendly environment

b) call light use

c) keep the patients bed in low height while resting

d) bed brakes should be locked always

e) Wheelchair should be locked up and drive carefully

f) keep patients locker near to the patients bed.

g) use night lamps

h) practice safe patients handling techniques