Universal Falls Precautions Poster

This falls prevention poster from Fraser Health, includes tips for safer environments, assisted mobility, fall risk reduction and engaging the client and family. It also has tips related to hourly rounding,

Sources: Degelau et al., 2012; Scott, 2013; Wallis & Campbell, 2011.

Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.  (2017).  RNAO Prevention of Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls Best Practice Guideline. (4th Ed.).  Toronto, ON: Author. Pg. 115

 

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