Fall Prevention in the Hospital

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Across
  1. 5. What hospitals will note get if Medicaid determines the fall was preventable
  2. 8. The most common, preventable adverse outcome in the hospital
  3. 9. Hospital falls can result in serious injury or
  4. 11. This is a fall risk factor that is internal
  5. 12. Must be set on beds and chairs to alert staff the patient may be trying to move from a safe location
  6. 13. The type of fall precautions everyone gets in the hospital
Down
  1. 1. This is what a nurse does effectively during the delegation and shift report process
  2. 2. A nurse does this with the patient and family during the entirety of the hospital stay to help mitigate falls
  3. 3. This type of need ensures the patient has the opportunity to use the toilet, is hydrated, and has nutrition
  4. 4. The color of the wristband used for patients at fall risk
  5. 6. Part of the 5 P's that ensure phone, call light, or reading materials are within the patient's reach
  6. 7. This is a fall risk factor that is external
  7. 10. Evaluating risk factors, using validated assessment tools, and creating cares plans allows a nurse to do this for fall precautions