Table 3.

Environmental Audit Scores (Median Number of Falls Risk Hazard Types Identified, and Most Common Hazards Identified)

Environment	Ward A – Median	Ward B – Median	Ward C – Median	Ward D – Median	Across All 4 Wards – Median	Items with Greatest Environmental Hazards NOT Present – n (%)
Bathrooms and Toilets; (maximum possible=15)	3	3.5	1	2	3	Availability of soap on a rope (92.2%) Shower chairs/commode with safety belt/safety rail (68.8%)
Floor surfaces; (maximum possible=8)	0	0	0	0	0	Non-skid flooring (4.7%)
Furniture; (maximum possible=5)	0	0	0	0	0
Lighting; (maximum possible=14)	2	2	1	1	2	Switches marked with luminous tape (92.2%) Firm & colour contrasted handrails in passageways (45.3%)
Security; (maximum possible=3)	2	3	1	2	2	All exits secure to avoid confused patients leaving (84.1%) Clear walking routes where patients can walk without becoming lost (72.6%)