Follow any procedure for patients admitted due to a fall or have fall injury history, such as a specific color armband, ensuring the bed assigned is close to the nursing station, ensuring there is a medical alert in the emr or signage at the bedside, etc. See your doctor if you fall or feel unsteady when you walk The doctor may recommend physical therapy to help prevent falls The information presented is intended for general information and educational purposes It is not intended to replace the advice of your health care provider. This list is created to assist facilities in choosing fall interventions
Steadi consists of three core elements Screen, assess, and intervene to reduce fall risk The steadi algorithm for fall risk screening, assessment, and intervention outlines how to implement these three elements. Map out routes to safe places on high ground or inland, and practice walking them If in harbor know your fastest route to high ground If underway, know your fastest route to deep water
Ask about local tsunami safety. Provide patient / family education on fall prevention and safety measures, document education provided and extent to which patient and family understand.
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