Fall Prevention

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