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- FALLS AWARENESS PREVENTION GUIDE - OrthoInfo
There are a number of medical, personal and environmental factors that can make someone more susceptible to a fall-related injury Familiarize yourself with the following risk factors to find out if you or a loved one is at a high risk of falling
- Module 1: Common Fall Hazards - Occupational Safety and . . .
A fall is: “A sudden, unanticipated descent in space driven by gravity ” The consequences are often disabling, or deadly It takes most people about 1 3 of a second to become aware of a fall It takes another 1 3 of a second for the body to react A person can fall up to 7 feet in 2 3 of a second
- Evidence Based Practices to Reduce Fall Events
Evidence Based Best Practices for Fall Reduction − Fall Risk screening using an evidence-based Fall Risk Assessment Tool appropriate for the care setting − Implementation of a multi-factorial Fall Prevention care plan tailored for the patient
- Talking With Your Patients About Falls POCKET GUIDE . . .
Talking With Your Patients About Falls • Help patients understand their own unique fall risk ifiable risk factors and corresponding fall prevention strategies • Emphasize that fall prevention can help them remain independent • Discuss with patients which strategies they might be willing to do
- Winter Outlook 2025-2026 - National Weather Service
Current Fall Pattern (Last 45 Days) The entire region has experienced a warm start to fall Temperatures have ranged from two to six degrees above normal over the last 45 days (Sept 1-October 15) The cooler-than-normal temperature outlook for winter (December-January-February) would be a pattern change from the last 45 day temperature trends
- Fall Prevention in the Home - Aurora Health Care
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death in the home, especially for older adults Most falls can be avoided by using the following tips: 1 Make your home safe 2 Take your medication Be sure to take medications as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist 3 Stay active
- The Human Locomotion Fall Prevention Protocol:
Fortunately, it is easy to identify the specific factors that increase your fall risk by performing a series of 14 evidence-based tests described later in this booklet
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