I don't like them because they are a fall hazard! Both the staff and the patients were tripping on the silly things. They only work for patients who roll off the bed, because if the patient goes to stand up on one, they fall from the unsteady surface. Be that as it may. The facility I was at only used them next to the bed at night, and shoved them UNDER the bed when the resident got up. By the way, have you shared with the DON the fact that the surveyors are now citing for partial ( 1/2) side rails if they interfere with the patient's visual access to the area, room mate, etc? Whether it's a problem due to unsightliness I don't know, but if they aren't out during the day while the patient's up & about, why is it an issue? During naps? What about getting some kind of washable cover in a pretty color, say pink or blue or flowered? Something to match the bedding or the paint? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Conley, Donna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 8:12 AM Subject: Falls
> How many use mats on the floor next to the beds as an injury prevention > for falls? Our administrator wants us to put siderails back up and take the > mats away because they are not attractive if you can believe that. Thanks > /---------------------------------------------------------- > The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the > American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators > "Committed to the Assessment Professional" > Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your > questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. > For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org > -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
