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I
have been thinking about this same problem. Anyone else remember the discussion or maybe
a recent article about goals for falling ie goal –
not to fall etc…is not an
appropriate goal but I don’t remember the logic that went with this. -----Original Message----- 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 |
Title: Falls
- Falls Conley, Donna
