Components and Example of Universal Falls Precautions – Appendix K
This table lists common components of universal falls precautions that health care organizations can determine which precautions are applicable to their setting.
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2017). Appendix K of RNAO Prevention of Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls Best Practice Guideline. (4th Ed.). Toronto, ON: Author. (p.113)
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