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Visiting
Angels Fall Prevention
Visiting Angels understands the importance
of making information available for our clients so they are
informed and better prepared, to insure their safety. Knowing
the causes of falls and how to prevent them is extremely important.
Situations that cause fear and uncertainty can lead to loss
of self-confidence and inactivity. Fear is not only associated
with falling down but also with getting up once having fallen.
We dispel this fear by making the everyday living space easier
to manage.
It is the caregiver's duty to
constantly assess for fall risks and to provide interventions
to prevent their occurrence.
When clients are assessed as being at risk for falls, our
professionals initiate a high risk for falls identification
system and alter the care plan based on the "potential
for injury".
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That Can Precipitate Falls:
A history of previous falls
Dizziness and/or balance problems
Unsteady gait
Joint difficulties
Fatigability
Debilitated or weak condition
Paresis or paralysis
Seizure disorder
Sight impairment
Hearing impairment
Confusion (illogical thinking)
Impaired memory and judgment
Disoriented to person, place and time
Lack of familiarity with surroundings
Inability to understand/follow directions
Nocturnal disorientation
Drugs that have a diuretic effect
Drugs
that suppress thought processes
Hypotension
Sleeping Pills and /or Tranquilizers
Use of laxatives and /or enemas
Emotional upsets and /or grieving
Unwillingness to call for help
Unwillingness to
use assistance devices
Improperly fitting footwear
Missing or loose railings
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Here are a few helpful tips:
- Remove obstacles and install
hand rails in potentially hazardous locations.
- Make the everyday living
space neat and easy to navigate.
- Install night lights for
nighttime trips to the bathroom.
- Implement assistance devices
as needed (Shower Chair, Cane, Walker, Crutches, Wheel Chair,
Bedside Commode, Urinal).
- Make
it known that you
are always happy to help.
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VISITING
ANGELS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PINELLAS COUNTY
Providing Quality Care for Pinellas County Communities including...
St.
Petersburg, Gulfport, Pinellas Park, Largo, Seminole, Pass-A-Grille,
Saint Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington
Beach, Redington Shores, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach,
& Belleair Beach
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