Fall Prevention Program

• Over one-third of adults 65+ fall each year
• 20-30% of falls cause moderate to severe injuries
• Nearly 1.8 million people age 65+ were treated in the Emergency Department of the hospital for non-fatal injuries in the home
• At least one-third of all falls involve environmental hazards in the home
• Two-thirds of those who fell, will fall again within six months

Firstat recognizes the importance of fall prevention and has developed training, oversight and procedures to help reduce the chances of injury.

By taking these steps, the chance for falls is greatly reduced and keeps our elderly safe.

SOLUTION
Step 1 – Needs Assessment & Home Inspection
Firstat Nursing does a complimentary personalized needs assessment and home inspection to ensure safety and reduced risk of repeat fall.

Home inspection includes:
• Environment safety – walkways, stairs, furniture, lighting and reducing tripping hazards
• Bathroom safety – grab bars, shower chair, toileting procedure, doors that can be open from either side
• Medication safety
• Kitchen safety
• Equipment safety – wheel chairs, hospital beds and hoyer lifts

Step 2 – Care Giver Training
A CNA is carefully selected based on the client’s needs assessment. Firstat Nursing will schedule a training session with the client, CNA and therapist. This ensures consistency in transfer and exercises for the client.

Step 3 – RN Supervision/ Monitoring Process
Once home, a formalized RN Plan of Care is developed and monitored via supervisory visits. This helps track compliance and progress via documentation to ensure we are providing the best services as promised!

Sources: Center for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc.gov/homecareandrecreationasafety/falls/adultfalls.html
Colorado State University – www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/consumer/10242.html