Loss of upright position that results in landing on the floor, ground or an object or furniture or a sudden, uncontrolled, unintentional, non-purposeful, downward displacement of the body to the floor/ground or hitting another object like a chair or stair.
Loss of balance as a result of slippery surface that does not result in a fall.
Loss of balance due to knees giving way or other reasons but does not result in a fall.
Loss of balance due to a specific obstacle that does not result in a fall.
Extrinsic Factors:
Intrinsic Factors:
If any of these medical factors are present, go to Standard Fall Prevention Interventions:
Low risk :
Nursing Staff:
Direct Care
Education:
Equipment:
Environment:
Medical Staff:
High risk :
Nursing Staff
Equipment:
Environment:
Medical Staff
Education:
Plan for emergency fall notification procedure.
Nursing
Medical
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