Navigate: Falls Prevention Program®
At St. Croix Hospice patient safety is a top priority. Having a fall can lead to further decline and hospitalizations, so we work to prevent them. Our Navigate: Falls Prevention Program® includes proactive fall risk assessment, support and education to reduce the risk of patient falls.
The program is a response to well-known public health concerns among elderly adults. One out of four adults ages 65+ fall each year, resulting in roughly 32,000 deaths (CDC).
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How the Falls Prevention Program Works
Any unplanned descent to the floor, with or without injury, is considered a “fall.” With the Falls Prevention Program, our patients receive a full fall risk assessment as part of their admission to our hospice services. Wherever they call home, our care teams take steps to prevent a fall for at-risk patients. Additionally, a patient may meet with a physical or occupational therapist to work on a prevention plan.
Program Benefits for Fall Intervention
- Care teams trained in fall prevention and fall intervention
- 24/7 triage nurse line
- Reduction in ER visits and hospitalization
Fall Prevention Tips
- Ensure adequate lighting
- Use nonslip footwear
- Arrange medical equipment and necessities within reach
- Clear pathways of tripping hazards
- Secure or remove rugs
- Clean up wet floors
- Use hearing aids and glasses
- Take prescription medications
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We are available by phone 24/7 including nights, weekends, and holidays. Please call (855) 278-2764 for urgent questions or support regarding a current patient.