Fall Precaution and Education

Inappropriate footwear and clothing is one of the risk factors of a fall.

• Yes

• No

Who is high risk of fall?

• Cognitive Impairment

• Hearing Impairment

• History of fall

• Visual Impairment

• All above are correct

Resident is sitting/ lying on the floor, which steps you need to do if you are not in charge?

• Inform to in charge first

• Check vital signs first

• Transfer to the bed first

Staff in charge should check such as

• Check for consciousness, visible injuries

• Ask for pain and any discomfort

• Check joints range of motion for pain

• Check vital signs

• All above

If the resident claim very painful with hip movement during your assessment and unable to weight bear on his leg , can transfer back from the floor to bed/ chair with your assistance or using transfer device (hoist)?

• No

• Yes

Noted with resident's head is bleeding and unconscious, what will you do?

• Check Vital signs

• Transfer back to bed safely

• Call 995

After a fall, resident needs moderate assistance and her weight is 85kg, which transfer method would you like to do?

• Help resident to stand up and transfer method

• Use hoist

• Use stretcher

How to minimize the risk of fall?

• Exercising Regularly

• Arrange the bed, table and cabinet so that resident is easy and safe to move around

• Regular Eye, Ear ,Body check-ups and review medication

• Keep the patient's personal possessions within patient safe reach.

• Keep resident’s bed and wheelchair brakes locked.