NSE 22A/B Chapter : Protection & Safety
Document Summary
Helps determine potential risks before accidents and injuries result. A client"s risk of falling increases as the number of risk factors increases. Initial and daily assessment of fall risk are important in identifying clients at risk of falls. Scores of 15 and higher indicate high risk; preventive measurements should be implemented for these clients. Identify data from falls risk assessment can be used to design falls prevention program. Set goals and expected outcomes based on the client"s factors/ environmental factors and set appropriate interventions in that regard. Medications affecting blood pressure of level of consciousness. Attached equipment (eg. , intravenous pole, chest tubes, appliances, oxygen, tubing) Explain the role of vaccines in the prevention of infection and personal responsibility in relation to infection at work including agency specific guidelines. Explain importance of hand hygiene/ hand washing and review procedure for hand washing. Most important and most basic technique in preventing the transmission of infections.