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Corey, I think I would ask them where
it is in writing that they do not need to follow the RAI manual. I think
all of us would like to know a source that tells us we can do whatever we want,
disregarding the federal regulations.
I also think this would be an excellent
reference site for you to share with them: http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/ptsafety/
Chapter 26 addresses falls and preventing
falls in the elderly.
Then there is this study about soft hip
protectors - http://www.hipsaver.ca/validation/compliancestudy.pdf
While the study group was small, our
facility has decided it is significant enough to utilize the soft hip protectors
with our at risk residents.
Sara Hayden RN,C
St. Mark's Lutheran Home Austin, MN |
