Falls are very difficult to prevent. We utilize arm bands for easy staff recognition. We have
instituted a "Root Cause and Analysis" of every fall and will use this tool for a year to analyze
where and why most falls are occurring. Included in our "Root Cause Analysis" is a section
where the staff member does a drawing of where the patient fell and the position they
were found in. You might consider doing this same thing in your facility. We have removed
all carpet and put "grip strips" on the floors of our bathrooms outside the showers.