Hi Bill! The most common reason for falls in our facility is for toileting related transfers/ambulation. I don't have any specific numbers to back this up for you but it seems that this is the way it shakes out at my facility.
Mary -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Maloney Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 10:06 AM To: OT List Subject: [OTlist] falls in the home How many of you have personally worked with, or know of (perhaps from colleagues or other disciplines within your practice settings) patients who have fallen, with or without resulting injuries while, specifically: 1. ambulating to/from the bathroom for toileting; 2. transferring on/off the toilet; 3. while cleaning/wiping immediately after toileting? There are, of course, statistical data for these issues but I wanted to hear directly from those of you who read this list. I very much appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond. Be well. Bill Maloney, OTR www.embracelifewell.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ******************************************************************************** ****** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn ******************************************************************************** ****** No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1241 - Release Date: 1/24/2008 9:58 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1241 - Release Date: 1/24/2008 9:58 AM -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
