Although actual circumstances varied ,the Nursing Practice Council for the postpartum unit was concerned that the unsatisfactory fall rate could be due to a lack of patient education and staff awareness.A preliminary review of post-fall reports revealed that some women were getting up to the bathroom without calling for staff assistance.Following the fall.women would report to their nurse that did not fully understand the effects and duration of epidural analgesia, and did not realize their legs were “too weak” for walking.Although no injuries