Re: Patient falls
I am working on an action plan regarding frequent falls on our rehab unit. We are having a difficult time coming up with any interventions that we are not currently using except for a consistent toileting program or using hi lo beds. For the past two yrs I have worked on a unit that frequently uses restraints but had previously worked on a rehab unit that did not. I don't believe that restraints helped decrease falls. The risk of injuring is increased and if a pt really wants to get out of bed they will regardless.
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