Falls management
What should I do if I fall, or if I see someone else fall?
1. Stay where you are.
• Do not try to move yourself until a nurse or doctor arrives.
• Your family, caregivers or visitors should not try to move someone. Wait for a
nurse or doctor to arrive.
2. Call out for help.
3. Pull the call bell if you can reach it.
All clients are at risk for falls. What can you, your family or caregiver do to
help prevent a fall?
1) Talk with your healthcare team about your risk for falls. Tell your team if
you:
• Have fallen before
• Have any difficulties with balance, walking or getting up
• Are feeling weak, dizzy or light-headed
2) Work with your healthcare team to make a plan on how to reduce the risk
of a fall.
3) Ask for help to get out of bed, a chair or wheelchair if you need to. Your
family, caregiver or visitors should also ask the healthcare team for help
when getting you up.
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