|
1
|
20
|
I always raise the bed rails when moving a patient on a stretcher cart.
|
3.82
|
0.47
|
|
2
|
19
|
I always engage the lock when transferring patients to wheelchairs.
|
3.77
|
0.51
|
|
3
|
6
|
I always raise the bed rails for elderly people, children, unconscious patients, and very unstable patients.
|
3.73
|
0.53
|
|
4
|
11
|
I educate patients to ensure that they ask for help to prevent falls.
|
3.68
|
0.53
|
|
5
|
8
|
I ensure that unconscious patients, very unstable patients, or surgical patients are moved from the bed with assistance from a nurse or caregiver.
|
3.60
|
0.62
|
|
6
|
10
|
I ensure that patients at risk of falling walk with their caregivers.
|
3.60
|
0.60
|
|
7
|
7
|
I ensure that patients at risk of falling who wake up to go to bathroom are helped off the bed by a nurse or guardian
|
3.52
|
0.69
|
|
8
|
9
|
In cases of abuse of drugs that can cause falls, I monitor the occurrence of the drug’s effects.
|
3.41
|
0.75
|
|
9
|
1
|
I inform all inpatients and caregivers of the possibility of falls while introducing them to hospital life.
|
3.38
|
0.75
|
|
10
|
13
|
I educate patients and caregivers in moving to the bed, chair, bathroom, and wheelchair safely.
|
3.36
|
0.76
|
|
11
|
16
|
I ensure that patients wear non-slip shoes of the correct size.
|
3.31
|
0.76
|
|
12
|
17
|
I maintain proper illumination on the bed and in the bathroom.
|
3.29
|
0.76
|
|
13
|
15
|
Paths should be cleared for easy use.
|
3.28
|
0.74
|
|
14
|
12
|
I provide patients and caregivers with instructions on fall prevention and remind them of these frequently.
|
3.09
|
0.93
|
|
15
|
14
|
I encourage high-risk patients to exercise regularly unless it is contraindicated (once per day).
|
3.01
|
0.91
|
|
16
|
5
|
I attach fall hazard signs to patient charts, patient rooms, and beds for high-risk patients.
|
2.94
|
1.11
|
|
17
|
4
|
I assess patients’ levels of normal motor function.
|
2.93
|
0.88
|
|
18
|
2
|
I assess patients’ fall risk factors using a fall risk assessment scale upon admission.
|
2.91
|
1.15
|
|
19
|
3
|
I regularly (e.g., twice) reassess fall risk factors in connection with changes in a patient’s condition after admission.
|
2.77
|
1.06
|
|
20
|
18
|
I place a non-slip mat on the floor when taking a barrel bath or shower.
|
2.36
|
1.13
|
