TOPIC 4

Care Plan: Risk for GROUP MEMBERS:

Falls TRISHANA RAGOOBAR-00068924

Name of Article: DIANA BREWSTER -00053427

Fall Risk and Fall Prevention
Nursing Care Plan KIZZY WILLIAMS-00064977
BY GIL WAYNE BSN, R.N.
SACHA MATTHEW- 00065239

GILEAN ROMANY BAPTISTE- 00062473

LUCILLE GAY MOSES- 00016491

GERONTOLOGY
 Objectives

❖ Definition
❖ ADPIE
❖ Conclusion
❖ Question
What is fall?
● A fall occurs when someone unintentionally comes to rest on the ground, a floor, or another

lower level (WHO, 2021). A person's capacity for independence is diminished and they run

the danger of suffering a major harm when they fall.

● The CDC reports that falls are the leading cause of death among adults 65 and older, causing

over 34,000 deaths. The rate has increased 30% from 2007 to 2016, and if this continues, it

could result in seven deaths per hour by 2030. Falls cause costly medical costs, prolonged

hospitalization, and significantly impact quality of life.

Assessment Diagnosis Plan Interventions Evaluation

Collect thorough patient Risk for falls The patient will execute The patient and relatives Patient was able to
data which includes to impaired enhanced balance and will be educated on fall execute balance
medical history and mobility and posture within a prevention approaches within 5 days .
previous falls. environmental stipulated time to be including exercises to
hazards. determined (five days). improve balance.
Assess the patient’s
mobility including The patient will remain Mobility assistance will Patient was able to
muscle strength, free from during the be provided to the patient remain risk free
coordination, and gait. period of their as required if accessible from falls using
hospitalization. such as physical therapy, safety measures
Assess the status of the walker or cane. during
patient’s cognitive hospitalization.
condition and their The patient and relatives Analyse the patient's
ability to follow will be educated on development on a regular
instructions. safety risk and basis and alter therapies as
potentially modifying the appropriate.
Identify any medication living environment to
that may alter the minimize fall risks. Encourage the patient to
patient’s mobility. utilise recommended
mobility aids.
Assessment Diagnosis Plan Interventions Evaluation

Collection of patient Risk for fall Patients will demonstrate Assess patient vision and Patient was able to
diagnosis, visual related to increased sensory , hearing. demonstrate
impairment or hearing impaired during hospitalization . increased sensory
impairment that can be a Provide patients with during
factor for fall. sensory glasses or hearing aids to hospitalization
be able to see and
communicate effectively.

Identify objects that are

used frequently and place
them close at reach.

Lower bed to facilitate

easy access out of bed and
call bell at reach.

Provide sufficient lighting

in the room.

Document and report all

findings.
 Conclusion

In conclusion , we understand that falls are a leading

cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults
around the world. Research showed how clinical
interventions can reduce the risk of falls and lessen
the number and severity of injuries caused by falls
among the elderly.
 Question

Do you know why an Elderly is

more prone to falls than others ?