Fall Prevention
Across
- 2. Preferred place to take patient's vital signs
- 7. Fall Risk _____ is done when rooming to identify fall risk factors and identify preventative measures
- 8. $50 _____ is spent on medical costs related to non-fatal fall injuries among adults age 65 and older (CDC)
- 9. Ideal number of chairs in each exam room to accommodate patient and guest
Down
- 1. Avoid placing patients on _____ unless necessary for care and staff is present with the patient
- 3. Ensure floor transitions are even or _____
- 4. 4 Ps for Fall Prevention include Potty, Pain, Placement, and _____
- 5. The leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults age 65 and over (“older adults”) in the United States (CDC)
- 6. Action taken by clinical staff when patient is getting on and off the scale and/or exam table