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Reducing Falls in Pioneer Lodge
Each Resident on Admission will have a Fall Risk Assessment – SCOTT FALL TOOL
Each resident’s room will have an environmental assessment on admission and yearly thereafter
Mobility assessments are done on admission and quarterly or if significant change
Reducing Falls in Pioneer Lodge
Care aides can reduce falls by ensuring client has call bell accessibleEnsuring brakes are on the bed, wheelchair Checking the environment such as moving
wheelchair pedals aside Ensuring if any alarms used are on and working
Reducing Falls in Pioneer Lodge
Care aides can prevent falls byAsking before leaving do you need the
bathroom Are you in any pain Is there any thing else you need
Reducing Falls in Pioneer Lodge
Date: Time of Fall: Location: BP________; Pulse_______; Resp______; O2 Saturation_________
Cognitive status contributing factor/how?Alarms needed?_____Yes/NoType_______Are they in place now post fall_______
Present Transfer logo Fall related to transfer:Yes/NoDoes transfer need changing______Yes/NoTransfer changed to_________Fall related to positioning in chair:Yes/NoIf yes referral to OT for positioning device
Activity of client prior to fall:We they toileted prior to the fall- yes/noAre they on a toileting schedule- yes/no
Medications factors:Sedatives/ psychotrophics?Do they have pain management issues-yes/no that may have contributed.
Environment a factor________Lighting________Bed Height/ Rails___Too much furniture________Changes done_____
Recent Change in medical condition:Weaker?
Assistive Devices in reach_____Yes: does client know to use_______No: Is signage or instruction needed____Yes: has instruction been done ______Signage up in room to call for assist_____
Changes to care plan: yes /noYes changes documented on care plan__________Communicated to staff on report:yes/no Nurse signature: ____________ Date:__________ Time:_______________
Days reviewed: signature_______________ Date________Evenings reviewed : signature____________ Date_______Nights reviewed: signature________________ Date_________Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Appendix 2 – Post-fall Problem Solving ToolPost Fall Problem SolvingCompleted with occurrence report of fall and signed by
By witness, unit nurse, care staff By care and nursing staff next
consecutive three shifts.
After a fall we need to problem solve to prevent this is an important part of prevention of future falls