Staff will assess your risk of falling and discuss the results.
A falls prevention care plan will be implemented to suit your needs.
Preventing falls
In general, to help you to avoid falls while in hospital, please:
- Wear well fitted shoes when walking.
- Don’t walk in socks, stockings or loose slippers.
- Sit on the edge of the bed for a moment when you get up, to get your balance.
- Always ring for a nurse when you get out of bed for the first time after surgery, or if you are feeling light-headed.
- Ring for the nurse to walk with you if you feel unsteady.
- Sit down to put shoes and socks on, or when drying your feet after a shower. Don’t stand on only one leg at a time.
- Check that you can find your call bell before getting back into bed.
- Never leave your walking stick/frame behind, even for a short distance.
- Familiarise yourself with your room, furniture and bathroom.
- Wear comfortable clothing that is not too long or too loose.
- Always keep your fluid level up.
- Keep your glasses close at hand
- Wear the non-slip socks that the nurses will give you