Falls in Older People Prevention & Management, Fourth Edition By Rein Tideiksaar, Ph.D.

About the Author
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Content of the Book
Introduction

SECTION ONE Understanding Falls and Fall Management

1. Consequences of Falls
2. Causes of Falling and Fall Risk
3. Clinical Assessment and Evaluation
4. Preventive Strategies to Reduce Fall Risk
5. Environmental Modifications
6. Reducing Mechanical and Chemical Restraints

SECTION TWO Fall Prevention Practice

7. Key Process Steps and Interventions
8. Organizational Requirements
9. Evidence-Based Practice

SECTION THREE Resources

Fall Prevention Guidelines
Best Clinical Practices in Acute Care Hospitals and Nursing Facilities
Fall Prevention Program: Organizational Self-Assessment
Fall Risk Assessment
Fall Prevention and Restraint Avoidance Program
Restraint/Non-Restraint Utilization Assessment
Framework for Reducing Physical Restraints
Measuring Fall Rates and Restraint Use Rates
Eyes and Ears Program
Ambulation Device Measurement
Ambulation Device Utilization
Bed Safety
Side Rail Utilization Assessment
Using Adjustable Low Beds
Using Hip Protectors
Developing an Effective Hip Protector Program
Achieving Hip Protector Compliance
Using Fall Alarms
Selecting Fall Alarms
Maintaining Effective Fall Alarm Systems
Fall Risk Monitoring Strategies
Using Fall Management Technologies
Selecting and Implementing Fall Management Technology
Fall Management Technology Audits
Roles of Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants in the
Use of Fall Management Technology

Home Safety Guidelines
Taking Charge: Reducing the Risk of Falls
Risk of Falling
Preventing Falls

Forms
Performance-Oriented Environmental Mobility Screen (POEMS)
Injury and Acute Medical Problems Checklist
Fall Risk Checklist
The High–Fall Risk Room Setup
Process Steps in Reducing Bedside Falls
Restraint/Non-Restraint Assessment and Care Planning Tool
Side Rail Assessment and Care Planning Tool
Wheelchair Problems and Modifications Checklist
Discharge Teaching Sheets
Checklist to Assess Components of a Successful Fall Prevention Program
Checklist to Audit Care Plans
Administrator’s Safety Walk Rounds Checklist
Safety Culture Checklist
Summary

Appendix A: Case Study Exercises
Appendix B: Problem Solving: Questions and Answers
Bibliography