Patient Safety brochure - Trinitas Hospital

PREVENT A FALL
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention,
falls are the most common cause of injuries to older adults.
Make your home safer
• Remove things you can trip over from stairs and
places where you walk.
• Remove small throw rugs or use double sided tape to
keep the rugs from slipping.
• Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors.
Improve the lighting in your home.
Have handrails put in on all staircases.
Wear slippers or shoes that will not slide both inside
and outside the house.
While in the hospital:
• Keep your glasses, cane or walker within reach.
• Wear slippers or shoes that will not slide.
• If something spills on the floor, call us immediately to
wipe it up.
• Call for help when you want to get out of bed or
want to use the bathroom.
• If you get dizzy or
your legs feel weak:
STOP!
SHOUT for HELP!
EASE YOURSELF
SLOWLY to the FLOOR!
Remember, WE are your PARTNERS in SAFETY!!!
If you have any questions about any of this information,
please make sure to ask and we will do our best to answer your
questions and respond to your concerns.