Falls: The provision of an engaging and safe environment

This is a secondary driver from promote safer mobility through safe, clinical and care processes within the Falls driver diagram

Change ideas

The examples below show how this secondary driver can be implemented in practice. Additional change ideas can be found in the Falls driver diagram

Practitioner:

  • Bed rail assessment to inform plan of care and appropriate use of adjustable height beds​
  • Easy access to fluids 

Team:

  • Workstation positions for close observation of people at risk of falls
  • Use of ‘call don’t fall’ initiatives where appropriate
  • Seats placed around the ward for patients to rest

Organisation:

  • Appropriate use of technology enabled care in line with local policy, for example, use of bed sensors to establish patterns of activity 

Evidence and resources

Back to promote safer mobility through safe, clinical and care processes