Post Fall Things
What is the minimum frequency we complete Post Falls Physical and Neuro observations?
Hourly for the 1st hour, every 4 hours for the next 24 hours
You complete this when the OMS is higher than 9?
FRAMP
When should a post fall Huddle up be completed?
Within 24 hours of a fall
What is the System NSW health utilises to report incidents?
IMS+
Where can I find information on what needs to be completed post fall?
Falls cheat sheet in the physical health folder or on the intranet on the Falls Management Portal (extra point for getting both)
This can be caused by poor fluid intake and by antipsychotic medications?
Who can run a Post Fall Huddle?
Falls Champions/CNE/OT/NUM
In the last 12 months what shift incurred the most falls on the IPU?
Night Shift
This form needs to completed on admission and then again post fall?
OMS Falls Risk Screen
A history of this in the last 6 months increases a persons risk of falls?
Previous Fall
Where can the HUDDLE UP tool be found on EMR?
Ad-Hoc -> Assessments
In the last 12 months the age group that had the most falls?
40-49 years old
Had a fall? Referral to me during the next business day is essential
OT
What 4 medication types are listed on the OMS Falls Risk Screen as Increasing a persons falls risk?
Antipsychotics, antidepressants, sedatives/hypnotics, opioids.
What does the ‘P’ in HUDDLEUP stand for?
Plan
In the last 12 months, for the consumers who had a fall what percentage of people only had 1 fall?
83%
In the Post Fall Management Assessment there is 3 Checks that need to be completed, what are they?
Name 3 times when you would complete an OMS?
Admission, change of condition, post fall. (ED or preadmission clinic or When appropriate)
What members of the MDT should be involved in the Post Fall Huddle?
Nursing staff, OT, Dr
In the last 12 months what month recorded the highest number of falls?
October