Don't forget, be in for a chance to win a prize. Watch the videos and read the information we've shared each day this week on reducing the risk of patients falling, then answer the questions in the quiz below. Good luck 🤞#FallsAwarenessWeek#FallsFreeAtRCHT
Delirium significantly increases your risk of falling. Know how to detect, assess and treat delirium to keep patients safe. https://t.co/lGSJomQpnB #FallsAwarenessWeek#FallsFreeAtRCHT
During the pandemic period, many have reported a deterioration of health in patients, meaning more patients have a higher risk of falling. Learn more about deconditioning https://t.co/uWc2tgNinX #FallsAwarenessWeek#FallsFreeAtRCHT
Did you know that it's not only therapists who can issue walking aids. Learn how to assess here. https://t.co/ZUTLa7dlbW #FallsAwarenessWeek#FallsFreeAtRCHT
The first topic we focus on as part of #fallsawarenessweek is the importance of completing lying and standing blood pressure as part of assessing someone's risk of falls. Watch the video below to learn more, and to answer the first set of questions of the quiz 👍#FallsFreeAtRCHT
It's #fallsawarenessweek next week - from 20th September. A great time to raise awareness, share best practice and to think innovatively. More information to follow. #thinkfalls#fallsfreeatRCHT
A superb opportunity has arisen for a band 6 falls improvement secondment. The post is due to start early August and interviews 22 July. More info see below
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Good to share the framework for our HFC stewardship programme @WestHertsNHS with Lorraine Maltby @RCHTWeCare Great to share practice ideas across country
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Appreciation fallout from #DementiaActionWeek. Thank you @RCHTCharity & @ContigoUK 4 hamper, travel mugs & water bottles 4 staff @WCHMed. Nominated 4 working under extreme pressure during pandemic delivering compassionate care 4 patients with dementia @lorriemdm@frazerunderwood