Preventing Accidents
What is the #1 cause of accidents in nursing centers?
What is falls?
When are residents most likely to fall?
What is during shift changes and at night?
Always check this before using any lifting device.
What is the weight limit and condition of the sling?
What does R.A.C.E. stand for in a fire emergency?
What is Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish?
Always identify residents using this method.
What is two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth)?
This action should always be done before moving a wheelchair.
What is locking the wheels?
What type of footwear helps prevent falls?
What are non-skid shoes or slippers?
Why do you inspect bedrails regularly?
What is to prevent entrapment or injury?
What’s the first step if a resident has a seizure?
What is protect their head and keep them safe?
Never do this to bedrails unless ordered.
What is raise all 4 sides?
What should be done before helping a resident in or out of bed to prevent accidents?
What is make sure the bed brakes are locked?
This tool helps assess a resident’s fall risk.
What is a fall risk assessment?
This should never be done with broken equipment.
What is use it?
This type of emergency involves the loss of electrical power.
What is a blackout or power outage?
Why do we follow care plans strictly?
What is to ensure resident safety and personalized care?
Before giving a resident hot liquid, always do this.
What is check the temperature to prevent burns?
What should you do if a resident begins to fall?
What is ease them to the floor and call for help?
When using oxygen, you must keep this away.
What are open flames or heat sources?
What is the universal number for emergencies?
What is 911?
This action helps prevent resident elopement.
What is monitoring exits and alarms?
How should cords be managed to prevent tripping hazards?
What is keeping them out of walking paths?
Name one way to make a room safer for fall-prone residents.
What is keeping the bed in low position?
How often should you check equipment in use?
What is before each use or as instructed?
When should you begin CPR?
What is when a person is unresponsive and not breathing?
Why do residents need a clear path to the bathroom?
What is to prevent falls and promote independence?