Falls Prevention Advice
Please tell a member of staff if you have fallen in the past year, are worried about falling, or have a history of falls.
Please use your call bell if you have been told you need help to move safely by a member of staff, Occupational Therapist, or physiotherapist, when going to the toilet or back to bed. Please be patient and wait for a staff member to answer your call before moving.
Please use your mobility aids when walking, keep these close. Never lean on hospital furniture as it is often on wheels and not stable.
When getting up: Sit upright for a few minutes on the edge of the bed before standing up. Take your time, get up slowly and make sure you feel steady before walking. Make sure you have got your balance before moving away from the bed/chair. If you feel unsteady or dizzy, stop and sit down.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat well if allowed. Please let staff know if there have been any spillages so that these can be cleaned up.
Bedside spaces should be free from clutter/hazards. Get to know the ward and where the nearest bathroom/toilet is. Ask staff to remove any clutter around your bedside environment. Make sure you have well fitted shoes/slippers that cannot fall off, or ask the staff for a pair of red non-slip socks if you don’t have suitable footwear with you. Take care in the bathroom/toilet. Ask for help if you need assistance by using the call bell. Staff may have told you that you need to have a member of staff with you to supervise you in these areas. Our aim is to keep you safe. We will do all we can to try to reduce your chances of falling during your admission. If there is anything you think of to help us help you, please speak to a member of staff if you are unsure about anything.
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