I tumble for You
This type of exercise can improve your balance and prevent falls.
What is Tai Chi?
This group sings the song "My Adidas".
Who is Run DMC?
When walking on slippery, icy surfaces we should walk like this animal
What is a penguin?
Staff who must wear slip resistant footwear
Who is all staff, everyone?
Doing this will prevent a fall.
What is keeping surroundings clutter free, cleaning spills immediately, keep bed cords off the floor, be aware of my surroundings, don't rush, do not work distracted (on the phone), wear non slip footwear?
This department is responsible for keeping cords/bed cords out of the way
What is all departments? All staff who observe hanging cords should secure them.
Cords, wheelchairs, boxes, floor mats
What are objects you can trip over?
This is the 3rd planet from the sun.
What is Earth?
These entities pay for the cost of a slip & fall
Who is your employer, you and your coworkers?
This is where equipment should be placed in the hallway.
What is all equipment is placed on the one side only in order to ensure a clear and clutter free passageway?
Ladders should never be placed in front of these unless locked, blocked or guarded.
What is a door?
According to the national safety council this is the number 1 cause of injuries at work.
What is overexertion?
This is when you should report an incident or injury.
What is immediately?
This is used to warn people of a slip hazard.
What is a wet floor sign?
You should hold these on uneven surfaces, stairs or inclined surfaces.
What are handrails?
Name 2 types of shoes you should NOT wear to work.
What are CROCS, open toes, open backs, heels above 2 inches, platforms, wedges, flip-flops, slides, UGGS?
Person(s) responsible for safety at your facility
Who is you? You are responsible for keeping yourself safe. Report any and all hazards immediately.
If I see liquid/spills on the floor I should do this.
What is clean it immediately if possible, place a spill mat over the liquid/spill, place a wet floor sign, notify housekeeping immediately?
This animal has the largest feet of any living land animal.
What is the African Elephant? Their feet pads measure up to 20 inches.
This is who you should report an injury to.
Who is my immediate supervisor, my director or HR? All injuries must be reported immediately; All incident forms are to be completed immediately.
This is known as inattention blindness
What is becoming blind to familiar objects over time?
Housekeeping should mop floors this way.
What is one side at a time placing wet floor signs indicating what side of the floor is wet.
I walk into a resident room to provide care; I notice clutter and it is difficult to move. You should do this next.
What is clean up the area if possible to provide care; call housekeeping to inform them of the cluttered room; inform the department head; attend a safety meeting and voice my observation?
These should never be used as "step stools".
What are chairs, tables, boxes & crates?
These department(s) are required to wear appropriate footwear.
Who is everyone, all staff, all departments?