1. WRIGHT CONSULTATNS, LLC TRAINING FALL PRECAUTIONS.
WRIGHT CONSULTATNS, LLC
TRAINING
FALL PRECAUTIONS

2. Fall Precautions Goal of this Training
To identify risk factors for falling
To reduce the risk of falling
To eliminate/reduce fall hazards
To reduce the fall incident rates
To reduce the fall severity/injury rate

3. Fall Precautions An individual is at risk at falling if he:
Takes blood pressure medications
Take four or more medications
Suffers from seizures

4. Fall Precautions An individual is at risk of falling if he:
Wears slippery shoes
Has difficulty distinguishing depth
Takes sleeping pills

5. Fall Precautions PREVENTIONS Clean up spills immediately.
Ensure hallways are well lit.
Use non-skid bath tub/shower mat.
Securely fasten throw rugs with double sticking tape.
Make sure shoes are well laced up.

6. Fall Precautions PREVENTIONS Repair broken or worn steps
Replace missing hand railings
Keep walkways free from clutter
Keep items the consumers use in easy reach, so they do not have to stretch to reach the item

7. Fall Precautions If an individual in the home falls:
Ask the consumer if he is hurt
Examine the consumer for injuries
Complete an incident report
Follow up with the individual to make sure he is okay

8. Fall Precautions
If an individual falls, examine the situation to see what can be do to prevent a reoccurrence.

9. Fall Precautions
If an individual falls more than once in one week, notify his physician.

10. Fall Precautions
If an individual falls, be supportive to the individual. He may feel embarrassed and your support will give him comfort.

11. Fall Precautions
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

12. Fall Precautions