Environment/Aides
This item should always be close to the resident when they are alone in their suite.
Call bell
This P that relates to a bodily function that leads to the most falls.
Potty
Before doing a transfer, what two senses should you take into consideration?
Sight and hearing
Routine completion of this activity on a nightly basis bt the resident reduces risk of falls.
Sleep
What two qualities should good footwear have?
Proper fit and nonslip
This P should to be close to residents when alone in the suite.
Possessions
Infection, illness, and pain can lead to this observation?
Observations for changes in the resident condition
This activity should include resident’s preferences to prevent weakness and muscle wasting.
Eating
When assisting a resident with transfers, too much of this in a resident’s suite will increase the risk of injury to staff and residents.
Clutter/excess furniture
This P can be displayed as restlessness, aggression, or crying, in residents with less cognition.
Pain
What about the resident should you be observing through out a transfer?
Observe the resident’s mobility
As resident’s age, they become less aware of this need and so they rely on staff to fulfill it.
Hydration
At what level should the resident’s bed be compared to the resident’s body?
At knee level
If this P is not addressed, immobile residents can also be at risk of skin breakdown?
Position
When considering transfers, what emotion in the resident should we be observing for?
Observe the resident for fear of falling
The absence/decrease of this in a resident’s lifestyle may lead to decrease in quality of life and increase risk of falls.
Exercise
Breaks on a wheelchair are applied during what two situations?
During transfers and when a resident who can self transfer has returned to bed.
In a resident’s suite, what is the first step staff should take?
Scan the resident’s environment for safety