Communicate the results of the fall risk assessment to the client and family,
and healthcare team.b) Educate all staff on fall prevention/injury reduction strategies and on specific
fall risk factors.
c) Educate all clients who have been assessed at high risk for a fall and fallrelated
injury and their family regarding fall risk status.
4. Implement Interventions for those at Risk of Falling
Client level:
a) Create an individualized care plan with interventions targeted to the results of
the risk assessment.
Organizational level:
a) Develop organizational policies for fall prevention/injury reduction
management that includes role and responsibilities of the organization and
each health care provider.
b) Develop approaches for regular safety checks, and include environmental
modifications and audits as a component of fall prevention strategies.
c) Investigate each fall or near fall (includes unwitnessed) to identify contributing
factors and to prevent re-occurrence.
5. Individualize Interventions for those at High Risk of a Fall-Related Injury
a) After identifying those clients who are at high risk for a fall and fall-related injury
implement individualized interventions targeted to the client-specific risk factors.
b) Modify the environment and provide personal devices to reduce risk of fall-related
injury.
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