Tertiary Fall Prevention

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Tertiary Interventions:
Family can support fall prevention by providing adaptive materials like clothing, shoes that are comfortable for the resident and will surely reduce fall when the shoes are not too big or too small to fit into. Falling leaf will be provided by the management in identifying each resident who is at risk of fall and special monitoring program will be provided accordingly. Monitoring of resident's gait, if unstable wheel chair should be provided to minimize fall incidents. Medications like anti-psychotics should be carefully reviewed and monitor residents who are on those drug regime for possible side effects which can lead to fall. Restraints use should always be the last resort in tertiary fall interventions and prevention.

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