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Fall Prevention

Fall Prevention in Nursing Homes

Falls are a major cause of injury and death among nursing home residents. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among this population. There are many risk factors for falls in nursing homes, including age, history of falls, certain medical conditions, use of certain medications, and environmental hazards.

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Fall prevention programs can help to reduce the number of falls in nursing homes. These programs typically involve a number of interventions, such as identifying residents who are at high risk for falls, implementing environmental modifications to reduce fall hazards, providing education to residents and staff about fall prevention, and exercise programs to improve balance and strength.

Nurses play a key role in fall prevention in nursing homes. They are responsible for conducting fall risk assessments, implementing fall prevention interventions, monitoring residents for signs of falls, and reporting falls to the appropriate staff.

Fall prevention is an important part of providing safe and quality care to nursing home residents. By implementing effective fall prevention programs, nurses can help to reduce the number of falls and improve the safety of their residents.

Here are some additional tips for fall prevention in nursing homes:

Keep beds in the lowest position possible and use bed rails as needed.

Provide adequate lighting throughout the facility.

Remove clutter from walkways and hallways.

Use non-slip mats in bathtubs and showers.

Encourage residents to wear supportive shoes with good traction.

Provide regular exercise programs to improve balance and strength.

Monitor residents for signs of dizziness, fatigue, or confusion.

Report any falls to the appropriate staff immediately.

By following these tips, nurses can help to create a safer environment for nursing home residents and reduce the risk of falls.

Sources:

CDC: Older Adult Falls: https://www.cdc.gov/falls/index.html

Fall Prevention in Hospitals and Nursing Homes: Clinical Practice Guideline: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9310602/

Effects of Nurse-Led Fall Prevention Programs for Older Adults: A Systematic Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9432804/

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