NSE 22A/B Chapter Notes -Paper Towel, Antiseptic, Hearing Aid
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You circle risk factors listed on the tool; each carrying a certain numeric risk weight. After going through the list the scores are tallied. Totals scores totalling 15 or greater indicate high risk and a necessity for preventive measures to be in place. Help determine specific needs and targeting interventions to prevent falls. Client is asked about their history of falls, and other risk factors are considered (like age, if they can ambulate independently, etc) A client"s risk of falling increases as the number of risk factors increases. Initial and daily assessments of fall risk are important in identifying clients at risk of falling. Identify how data from falls risk assessment can be used to design falls prevention programs. The purpose of such tools is to identify clients that are more susceptible to falls and aid in planning interventions and care to minimize the risks before an incident occurs.