I think this has been addressed before, but I was wondering when a goal is written addressing falls, do people just address that an injury will be prevented, or does the goal address that both fall and injury will be prevented? Some staff say that a resident has a right to fall. I feel a resident should not be restrained and therefore, has a right to fall in that respect, hopefully without serious injury. I feel Staff should also help prevent the resident from falling by making sure call lights are within easy reach, not forgetting to use walker, having proper shoes, etc. I would like to know what others are doing.
Thanks for your help.
Angie
