If you are not familiar with the legislation concerning falls in health facilities, the government has determined they are "never events". Something that should not happen at all. And right they are. How often can you say that about the government!
Falls occur when a resident or patient needs to move. It can be climbing out of bed or trying to sit. It can most often happen in the bathroom. 10% of the falls result in serious injury (broken hips, head injuries, rib injuries) and may end in death.
How do we prevent falls? In every way we can. The cost of falls can be devastating and there should be no method of prevention overlooked.
Try the SDS Transfer Vest;fall preventions best friend!
TVR
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