Fall precautions Teaching 415
Fall precautions
Patient instructed to lean on his/hers strongest knee at the time of getting up after a fall.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient to install light switches at both the top and bottom of stairways.
SN educated patient and caregiver on the importance of always using assistive device with ambulation and transfers to avoid falls or injuries. Nurse i...
Patient and/or caregiver instructed to clean any spilled or splashed grease on the kitchen floor immediately to prevent accidents.
Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls when bathing. Get into the shower/tub by putting the weaker leg in first. Get out of the tub / sho...
Skilled nurse instructed patient on safety measures to avoid injuries and falls such as keeping adequate lighting during the day and night and was edu...