Table 3.
Fall prevention strategies and tools.a
| Description | Within US site |
Within NL site |
|---|---|---|
| Physical environment | ||
| Low beds and mats beside beds | Yes | Yes |
| Small unit building design | No | Yes |
| Relocating residents close to nurses’station in large wards | Yes | No |
| Clear and dry physical environment | No | Yes |
| Visual indicators of high fall risk (signage) | Yes | No |
| Care processes | ||
| Monitor rooms in person (rounding) | Yes | Yes |
| Support residents in walking to avoid environmental hazards | Yes | Yes |
| Use restraints as necessary and legal | Yes | Yes |
| Use equipment properly (e.g., lifts) | No | Yes |
| Technology | ||
| Call bell system | Yes | Yes |
| Position and clip-on monitors | Yes | No |
| Mobile infrared sensors (Wakend Oog) | No | Yes |
| Beepers, pagers, DECT phone | No | Yes |
| Cameras in common areas | No | Yes |
a
Reported by at least two of three response groups.