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While it’s not possible to completely prevent a fall , exercises that focus on balance and strength training can reduce the risk of falling.

FALL & INJURY PREVENTION

Fall & Injury Prevention

Caring For A Fall Victim

Before moving the patient, ask him what he thinks caused the fall and assess any associated symptoms. Then conduct a comprehensive assessment, including the following: Check the vital signs and the apical and radial pulses. Check the cranial nerve.

Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls

Make an appointment with your health care provider. Start by making an appointment with your health care provider.
Keep moving. Physical activity can go a long way toward fall prevention.
Wear sensible shoes.
Remove home hazards.
Light up your living space.
Use assistive devices.

What do you do first when a patient falls?

Stay with the patient and call for help.

Check the patient’s breathing, pulse, and blood pressure. If the patient is unconscious, not breathing, or does not have a pulse, call a hospital emergency code and start CPR. Check for injury, such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, and broken bones.

What are the 5 P’s of fall prevention?

Fall Prevention Partnership Agreement (as applicable to unit). 3. Hourly rounding (or more frequent and as needed to be individualized to patient) using 5 Ps (Potty, Pain Assessment, Placements, Positioning and Pumps).

What are 3 common causes of falls?

What Conditions Make You More Likely to Fall?

Lower body weakness.
Vitamin D deficiency (that is, not enough vitamin D in your system)
Difficulties with walking and balance.
Use of medicines, such as tranquilizers, sedatives, or antidepressants. …
Vision problems.
Foot pain or poor footwear.
Home hazards or dangers

Choosing a Home Care Provider

When choosing a home care provider, it is important to consider your health and independence goals and which services will benefit you.
It may be helpful to discuss your goals and wishes with your family members and wider support system and to create a list of services and support you would like to get more information on. You can then start investigating potential aged care providers who can deliver these services.

When considering different aged care providers, some of the questions you may ask include:

How long have you been operating/delivering services in aged care?
What sets you apart from other providers?
What qualifications do your staff have?
Do you have experience with supporting people from different cultures and backgrounds?
How much do your different services cost?
What funding arrangements are available (e.g. private pay or government funded packages)?
How will my out of pocket expenses be calculated?
Do you assist with funding applications and the assessment process?
If I am unhappy with my service, what can I do?
Will I be locked into a contract?
Do you charge case management fees?

What should you take with you when meeting your new provider?

If you haven’t yet begun the application process for home care funding, you should bring information on your income and relevant personal identification documents. If you have already been approved for a Home Care Package, you should bring your approval letter and support plan, as well as the outcome of your income assessment.

The income assessment helps to establish any co-contributions you may be requested to make and will give you a clearer understanding of your overall cost.

You will not be asked to complete an income assessment if you receive any of the following:

Age Pension
Service Pension
Income Support Supplement
Veterans’ Payment

Depending on your circumstances, there are a range of home care funding options available that give you access to affordable in-home care.