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Hi Michelle,
We have a couple of frequent fallers, and here are
some of the things we have done:
**Hip protectors. These have been a godsend for a
couple of our little old ladies. We have one who absolutely refuses to wear them
because they make her butt look big. (Her words) For the most part, they are
well received and the literature seems to support their benefit.
**Soft mats on the floor. These are more for
nonambulatory folks who roll or climb out of bed. They can be more of a hazard
if the person is able to ambulate and then trips on them.
**LEAF program, which identifies the person as a
high fall risk. The entire staff is inserviced regularly and in orientation
about what the little green leaf means, and our staff are really good about
watching these folks.
That's all I can think of right now. I will send
more if it comes to me.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 2:41
PM
Subject: Care plan issue - Falls
This is not MDS related but I need some idea's for a patient who
continues to fall. I have a lady who has had a CVA with paralysis on
right side. She is in a Merry Walker as she is very unsteady on her
feet. She also has a personal alarm on. She is able to get around
safely in the Merry Walker and the personal alarm is to notify if she tries to
get up without assist. Now comes my problem, she is able to open
the Merry Walker and take off her personal alarm there by up without staff
assist. She has fallen numerous times doing this. Luckily she has
not hurt herself seriously. She has fallen again today and has a lovely
shiner and goose egg below her left eye. Is there anything else that we
can do to keep her safe. I am out of ideas. Any help is
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Michelle
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