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FALL PRECAUTIONS CARE PLAN INTERVENTIONS
· Post the “Fall Precautions” sign
on the patient’s room door
.
· Place a
yellow
identification band on the patient’s wrist.
· Instruct the patient/parent (using appropriate communication tools and/or interpreters) to call when they need assistance getting out of bed, moving from the chair, etc.
Note: Ask the patient to repeat these instructions and demonstrate their ability to use the call light/portable call bell.
· Apply a positioning belt, as applicable to the patient’s condition and level of fall risk, when up in the chair (see also text box in Attachment 3).
· Place the call light/portable call bell within the patient’s reach.
Note: Ask the patient to demonstrate their ability to use the call light/portable call bell.
· Utilize side rails appropriately
· Assure that three (3) bed rails are up at all times
Note: If four (4) bed rails are required, see “Restraints and Seclusion Use” policy #PFF00004 as 4 bed rails are considered a patient restraint.
Exception: Pediatrics can use all side rails up for safety precautions