Fall precautions Teaching 822
Fall precautionsLast updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Caregiver and/or patient instructed to place a rubber mat or adhesive texture strips on the bottom of the bathtub and/or shower to prevent falls.
Patient was instructed on list of measures to prevent falls at home: If use a cane put rubber tips on it. Keep the house well lit especially stairway...
Instructed about the importance to use an assistive device all the time, while walking and transfer, to prevent falls and possible fractures.
Patient was instructed on other reasons Why Older People Fall such as: Impaired vision & for example, needing new glasses or having cataracts, Excess ...
Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls at home during daily activities. Do not try to carry too many things at the same time. Have a plac...