Preventing you from falling is a priority while we care for you. Let’s work together to prevent falls.
What we do to help prevent falls
- Assess your risk for falling
- Maintain a clear path to the bathroom
- Keep your call bell within your reach
- Answer your call light in a timely manner
What you can do to help prevent falls
- Sit first on the side of your bed, then stand
- Use your side rail to help you sit up
- Ask for help when you need to go to the bathroom or want to walk around
- Use your call bell when you need to get up
- Tell our staff if any medicines you are taking make you feel sleepy, dizzy, light headed, sluggish or confused
- Wear nonslip socks or footwear
- Follow the safety instructions your nurse provides