RNSG 1413 Foundations of Nursing Exam 1 Q&A

RNSG 1413 Foundations of Nursing Exam 1 Q&A 1. Discuss the Joint Commission’s formal recommendations for hospitals to reduce the risk of patient falls. (Perry & Potter, 2017, pg. 390). TJC recommends that hospitals have formal fall reduction program which includes: • A fall risk assessment of every patient and conducted routinely until a patient discharge. • Hourly rounding to reduce falls. • Apply yellow color-coded wristbands to patients’ wrists to communicate to all health care providers that a patient is a fall risk. • Establish elimination schedules. • Placement of a fall pad on the floor along the bed • Bed safety alarms or motion detectors. • Gait belt provides a secure way to steady or guide patients who need assistance with ambulation when transferring or walking. • When a patient uses an aide such as walker, cane, crutches, it’s important to check the condition of rubber tips and the integrity of the aid. Also be sure patients use their devices correctly. • Remove excess furniture and equipment. • make sure that patients wear rubber-soled shoes or slippers for walking or transferring.