15. These interventions can be delivered alone or in combination with or without intervention … In persons with dementia, alarms from unknown sources result in defensive responses, such as agitated behaviors, calling out, physical aggression, physical attempts to escape the stimulation, or shutting down and withdrawing from the stimulation.19 And yet, as an industry, we continue to use “personal alarms” as an intervention to help keep our residents safe. Therefore, reducing the risk of falls and fall-related injuries in long-term care (LTC) facilities requires a comprehensive approach that focuses on identifying the myriad conditions that predispose to falls and addressing each resident’s identified risk factors6; this needs to start on each resident’s first day of admission. Paper presented at: Transforming Fall Management Practices 2010 Annual Conference; May 2010; Clearwater, FL. Avoiding Auditory Clutter. 29. Ann Intern Med. Accessed September 20, 2013. Everyone moves away from painful stimulus and toward comfort. J Am Geriatric Soc. 2014;23(1-2):13-23. Accessed December 17, 2013. 2. Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging. These same principles apply in the LTC setting. RELATED CONTENT White race 3. 2009;24(1):33-41. Strategies for Reducing Falls in Long-Term Care, Population Health Learning Network Newsletter, Volume 22 - Issue 1 - January 2014 - ALTC, Implications for Exercise to Prevent or Reduce Falls in the Elderly Population, Care of Patients with Delirium at the End of Life, www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf12/vitamind/vitdfact.pdf, OSHA Protections—or Lack Thereof—for Nursing Home Staff, Problematic Pain Med Prescribing in NH Patients With Dementia. There are several reasons: 1. Based on the findings of the pain assessment, strategies should be implemented to alleviate the pain, focusing on nonpharmacologic interventions first. Focus on Fall Prevention (PDF) The Impact of Health Care Environmental Design on Patient Falls (PDF) Assess Potential Health Risks. 88 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<2471E8DA354AF94DB0BCD60BCC9D2E61>]/Index[71 50]/Info 70 0 R/Length 92/Prev 754977/Root 72 0 R/Size 121/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream They’re prevented by engaging the patient and family in the … Using root cause analysis, the antigravity team started with the following main question: “Why did Harold fall?” The answer seemed simple: “He tried to get up.” Staff members often stop at the first question and answer and determine that they will try to prevent falls by keeping the patient seated with the use of alarms, call light reminders, or even restraints. An evidence-based fall prevention program was implemented over a six week period in a LTC facility to recognize risk factors for falls, conduct a validated fall risk assessment, and develop an individualized care plan for managing fall … www.nhqualitycampaign.org. 2014;22(1):23-32. Fall prevention is a challenge in any healthcare facility, but none more so than the acute psychiatric hospital setting. 27. Donning helmets, patients protect themselves from harmful falls. Older age (especially ≥ 65 years) 2. In addition, any fall interventions that are used must be matched to each individual’s risk factors and initiated before the fall occurs. It also includes a comprehensive physical examination that evaluates mobility, joint function, cognitive/neurologic function, muscle strength, visual acuity, cardiovascular status, and feet/footwear, as well as a functional assessment that considers a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living and gauges his or her fear of falling (eg, via the Falls Efficacy Scale). Key words: Falls, falls prevention, fractures, root cause analysis, wheelchair use. •     Modify his diet to improve his nutritional status. Reducing wandering through improved waiting room design. Accessed December 30, 2013. Subsequent radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging scans revealed an avascular necrotic femoral head as the cause of her right hip pain with weight bearing in a flexed position in the wheelchair. Ann Intern Med. How to improve. In these cases, the resident loses endurance, strength, and balance reactions through benign neglect. Although the AGS/BGS guidelines7 discuss the importance of foot screenings and footwear evaluations for all older adults, they do not specifically make any recommendations for LTC patients. 12. In addition, charting near a frequent faller’s room, increasing staff availability, and staffing extra hours to cover a change of shift and during high-risk times of the day, such as the hour just after meals and during “sundowning,” may reduce risk. Such interventions could include provision of a comfortable environment that is not too hot or cold and that reduces overstimulation from noise and bright lights; engaging the resident in appropriate social activities to prevent boredom; using appropriate cushioning and assistive devices; and ensuring proper nutrition. Blyth FM, Cumming R, Mitchell P, Wang JJ. 1988;36(3):266-278. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. 24. A thorough multifactorial risk assessment is essential, as many potential falls may be related to medication and/or cardiac conditions. J Am Geriatr Soc. 37. If they self-propel the chair with their feet, it may be necessary to start with a lower wheelchair frame in which the seat is closer to the ground to ensure that when the front of the seat is raised, their feet can still remain flat on the floor.21, Considering Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD005465.pub3. 34. Any modification to how these drugs are used should be communicated to the nursing assistants, who are charged with assisting residents to rise safely from the supine or sitting positions. This article provided a review of many—but not all—factors contributing to falls in LTC facilities, along with suggested interventions to reduce injuries. Another common mistake that interdisciplinary teams make in the interest of reducing falls is to apply a personal alarm to individuals who have a history of repeated falls. endstream endobj startxref In Harold’s case, a variety of health problems worked collectively to lead to his fall, whereas in Ruth’s case, the reason behind her fall was buried in her medical history. Quality Improvement Organizations, Stratis Health. Evidence-based (EB) fall prevention interventions to mitigate patient-specific fall risk factors are readily available but not routinely used in practice. In addition, in Ruth’s case, the staff sought ways to keep her in her wheelchair, rather than determining why she was trying to get out of it in the first place. Unfortunately, the caregivers’ initial solutions to her sliding had strapped her further into a position of pain, which she was unable to communicate verbally. Life observation tells us that we as humans have a physiologic need to move. 18. Resistance to wearing helmets can come from numerous sources, including the caregiver, who may assume that the resident will reject it; the cognitively impaired resident, who may be unable to understand and/or accept the unfamiliar; and the cognitively alert and aware resident, who may feel that wearing a helmet is demeaning to his or her self-image and be concerned about how it will appear to others. 1994;121(6):442-451. Syncope Trust And Reflex anoxic Seizures. Provision of a “fill-in-the-blank” chart format for each position and appropriate training of staff can significantly reduce these errors. {,?�ʬ̣ی�-�A��-� �_�泒9ã�?��b\�1#E4�������A�H�e8�&Klj4��ʓ��crd� �cB�S���a1�%�;h���-�ϣ������A6-nEh����G�%�o���4g+����Fe~�;̫BɰE�P����^���%RZ�[?�h���T��EJ)m����1��8&P���4WR���[���` �i�l5I�zo�פ_�;�OX�@�v"�K�LUs��6`�zp�q���5�r„Q� o��2���v���v>.f�躘�g�b�>,�rp�-�^�#N����B�(x}(V _-~���+7F��K�� ��f ��-0e����Z���#�np�(����� ~�3Z3vp�"‰�Y����'c**�E~Q�!EuzR!�CJ#�b]�C��8P*�Q�A�ރ~^ɑ�yA�a\-�W�=hotS{5o={X��2�[��4; www.ihi.org/knowledge/Pages/HowtoImprove/default.aspx. Investigation should begin at the time of the event, with staff on shift, to provide the most accurate data collection. In this article, we review how to assess falls risk and discuss some key risk factors for falls and potential interventions to mitigate these risks. Because nursing home residents have little or no sun exposure, it can be assumed that their vitamin D levels are lower than that found in the general population, particularly because it is difficult to get enough of this nutrient through diet. A 2012 study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that depressive symptoms are associated with fall risk in older adults and are mediated in part by chronic pain.14 Although the study focused on community-dwelling persons, it is likely that a similar relationship would be found in the LTC setting. Wheelchairs are too often assigned to residents with only moderate endurance, strength, and balance deficits, and they immediately become the primary mode of moving these individuals from place to place. 22. Wheelchair seating for elders - booklet. •     Schedule a physical therapy consultation to provide muscle strengthening and improve balance. For example, an individual’s total fall risk score may reflect low fall risk, but it may also reveal that the individual has a history of syncope due to cardiac issues, which by itself places this person at a high risk for a fall. the existing fall prevention policy and program with a falls and fall risk clinical guideline. Falls in the nursing home. This information will alert the nursing assistants that these residents are at high risk of falling during the medication adjustment period, enabling them to take appropriate precautions, such as having residents rest in sitting positions and performing ankle exercises before moving from supine to standing. We know that babies have a strong physiologic response to alarms and noise in their environment. Harwood RH, Foss AJ, Osborn F, Gregson RM, Zaman A, Masud T. Falls and health status in elderly woman following first eye cataract surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Staff members become accustomed to these residents being independently safe during position changes, but these individuals are at higher risk for falls during this time period. 2011;59(1):148-157. www.americangeriatrics.org/files/documents/health_care_pros/JAGS.Falls.Guidelines.pdf. All Rights Reserved. 71 0 obj <> endobj Implementation guide: goal 2: improving consistent assignment of nursing home staff. 36. Providing staff training on fall reduction; Implementing interventions to reduce falls based on the patient’s or resident’s assessed risk; Educating the patient/resident and their family members on fall reduction strategies; Periodically evaluating the effectiveness of all fall-reduction … Using gravity to enhance the safety of their seating eliminates this problem,21 and this can be achieved as follows: •     Placing the seat low enough to enable the person’s feet to be flat on the floor. This article describes the successes and challenges of our fall prevention program in … These include proper footwear, helmets, and hip protectors. Care of Patients with Delirium at the End of Life Currently, there are no published studies that specifically demonstrate whether use of high-impact helmets can protect older high-risk individuals during a fall, and the AGS/BGS guidelines do not discuss helmets; however, anecdotal reports have been favorable. Betty Willy, PT, MA, CWS; Christine M. Osterberg, RN, BSN, Affiliations: Pathway Health Services, White Bear Lake, MN. Acceptability and compliance with hip protectors in community-dwelling women at high risk of hip fracture. © 2021 HMP. Accessed December 14, 2013. Falls are common in nursing facilities. One practice reported experiencing a reduction in wandering after they relocated to a space that was more home-like and followed some of the design guidelines outlined in Geriatric Care by Design: A Clinician’s Handbook to Meet the Needs of Older Adults Through Environmental and Practice Redesign.16,17 This included using light to medium floor colors with no or simple patterns and low color contrast to improve perception; offering a variety of seating areas with firm or It is widely acknowledged that children are at risk of falls in the community and with many education programs supporting prevention, it is important that this education is reflected in the hospital environment. Guildermann SA. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf12/vitamind/vitdfact.pdf. Some wheelchair-bound individuals are more likely to fall than others, and an ill-fitting chair (eg, seat too high, seat not deep enough, seat angled improperly) can contribute to a slide to the floor. Falls are the most common cause of paediatric injury leading to emergency department visits. STARS Website. The family opted against a total hip replacement due to her advanced dementia, and the problem was addressed by using a specialty cushion to offload the pressure under her hip, a recliner chair to decrease the hip flexion angle while sitting, and appropriate pain medication. Making the aforementioned changes and substituting a wheelchair back that conforms to the curve of the kyphotic deformity will enable the individual’s trunk to stabilize behind the hip joint, preventing a forward fall head first from the chair. In practice, contrasting colors for doorways, phones, water jugs, wheelchair arm pads, toilet seats, and call lights make a difference for targeted individuals. Schlaudecker JD, Moore I. Replacing them with silent alarms, visual or auditory monitoring systems, motion detectors, and physical staff presence to increase vigilance makes more sense. Once a comprehensive fall risk assessment is completed, the team must plan care interventions to reverse or address each risk identified on the falls assessment instrument. Rubenstein LZ, Josephson KR, Robbins AS. Falls Prevention Strategies & Interventions Submitted by Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities EQUIPMENT/ENVIRONMENT Rearrange room to make better pathways to meet residents needs (like … Mountain Pacific Quality Health 2010. Accessed December 30, 2013. Published February 2013. It needs to be acknowledged, however, that the majority of the LTC population is often either unable or unwilling to participate in formal group exercise programs; thus, when exercise is promoted, it should be individualized based on the physical therapist’s assessment. Bakker R. Environmental design. To increase the likelihood that individuals will remain seated, they must be comfortable and engaged in life around them. h�b```�PV]a��1�A�i��=��h��0��G�J�.��%�)ӊv��'x��4�*H��0�LvS�ɾ������v���9�s�ECkG�D�kG�F�RGC��$pY4^��K>H���>Fu!���� _߁Ɂ�����572z�-n��C���&{��������Q0@� #@M Although vision deficits, such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts, are recognized as risk factors for falls, there is currently no compelling evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of vision correction in falls reduction for LTC residents, with the exception of first eye cataract surgery.15 It is postulated that this is due primarily to the lack of well-designed, randomized studies that control for other variables. Epidemiology of syncope/collapse in younger and older Western patient populations. 23. Panel on Prevention of Falls in Older Persons, American Geriatrics Society and British Geriatrics Society. As their neurologic system grows and matures, their tolerance improves and they develop the ability to self-soothe. Vasovagal syncope, one of the most common types of syncope, occurs when a person faints in response to a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure. This is because many falls have multiple etiologies, requiring consideration of multiple physical, cognitive, and environmental factors. Although it remains unclear exactly which factors contribute to poor compliance among the LTC population, a study that assessed the acceptability and compliance with hip protectors in community-dwelling women at high risk of hip fractures found that many who discontinued wearing them attributed this to discomfort, dislike of how the hip protectors made them look, and disagreement about their fracture risk.33 It is likely that many of these same issues may lead to lack of compliance among LTC residents; however, new designs to high-impact pads may change this. In addition, the interventions initiated to address fall risk factors must be monitored to determine their impact on the safety culture of the facility and the individual resident’s safety and then modified until effective sustainable programs are in place. Although only approximately 5% of adults aged 65 years and older live in nursing homes, this population accounts for approximately 20% of fall-related deaths in this age group.1,2 Between 50% and 75% of nursing home residents fall annually, which is twice the rate of falls in community-dwelling older adults.3 In addition, elderly individuals fall at an average rate of 2.6 falls per person per year.2,4 Falls result in disability, functional decline, reduced quality of life, and even death. Although both of these nutrients are essential for healthy bones, some controversy regarding these supplements arose in 2013 after the US Preventive Services Task Force issued a statement concluding that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of the benefits and harms of daily supplementation with more than 400 IU of vitamin D3 and more than 1000 mg of calcium for the primary prevention of fractures in younger men and women (premenopausal) and in noninstitutionalized postmenopausal women.24 Although these guidelines did not extend to the institutionalized elderly, they still raised questions as to whether supplementation should also be altered for this population. What follows are the illustrative cases of Harold and Ruth, two LTC residents who fell despite the use of fall prevention interventions. … The Falls Management Program (FMP) is an interdisciplinary quality improvement initiative. For example, calcium can be constipating, and calcium carbonate (the most common preparation available and also the most constipating26) requires an acid medium in the stomach for absorption.25 Constipation, in turn, can increase the risk of falls by causing the person to strain during a bowel movement.27 In addition, straining can lead to a vasovagal response, further increasing the risk of falls; however, the new AGS consensus statement indicates that there is insufficient data to support a recommendation for increased vitamin D supplementation without calcium for older people.23 The statement indicates that most studies advocate calcium doses ranging between 500 and 1200 mg daily, yet at the same time acknowledge that the depth of the evidence in this area will expand over the next 5 to 10 years. Anticipated physiological falls are caused by underlying medical problems or symptoms. Strategies for Reducing Falls in Long-Term Care Using Visual and Environmental Factors to Address Visual and Cognitive Deficits. In the section that follows, we review some common factors that contribute to falls in LTC facilities, along with interventions that can be used to reduce injuries. Kenny RA, Bhangu J, King-Kallimanis BL. 2012;60(2):230-237. An essential first step is conducting a thorough falls risk assessment on the first day of admission and then implementing strategies to mitigate any identified risks. An approach to the evaluation and management of syncope in adults. 2011;342:d3447. Fall prevention interventions relevant for primary care populations can include exercise, medication review, dietary supplements (eg, vitamin D), environment modifications, and behavioral therapy. Anticoagulation in elderly patients who fall frequently: a therapeutic dilemma. Published January 4, 2007. Vitamin D and calcium supplementation to prevent fractures. Effective use of fall risk assessment tools is dependent upon identifying each risk factor that can be the cause of a fall.8 During these assessments, the whole person must be considered, which requires careful examination of all relevant social, psychological, and medical history that may influence the risk of falling. 10. In fact, approximately 1800 nursing home residents die from falls each year.2,5 In addition, fear of falling can cause further loss of function, depression, feelings of helplessness, and social isolation. The Role of Patient Care Assistant in Fall Prevention • Utilize universal fall precautions for all patients • Communicate with nurse about each patient’s risk factors and the plan to prevent a fall • Assist/remind patients as needed regarding fall prevention interventions • Communicate interventions … Accessed September 20, 2013. 19. A randomized clinical trial. When an individual is first placed into a nursing home, the facility … Documenting these discussions and tracking falls data enable trends to be identified that will contribute valuable information as to when, where, and how each fall occured. Yet good evidence suggests that vitamin D supplementation in older adults can improve the uptake of calcium to reduce osteoporosis and prevent sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass),22 both of which can contribute to falls. Many conditions can compound the risk for falls and make it more challenging to intervene effectively. h�bbd```b``V�� �i:�d� "YV��`YFu��4X�v0�L� ��`��`v �d:�$ �����@Y�]���001�?ӁG xN r In both of these cases, the cause of falling was initially misidentified due to poor root cause analysis. 0 Population Health Learning Network is a trademark of HMP. Staff response to an alarm sounding seldom results in the prevention of a fall.18 At best, it can shorten the “rescue time.” The purpose of an alarm is to notify those in the immediate surroundings of imminent danger, such as a fire or tornado. In this article, the authors provide two case scenarios that demonstrate why individual risks need to be carefully explored. Proceeding beyond the first question and answer, however, and involving the interdisciplinary team in the root cause analysis reveals there is much more behind Harold’s fall: Based on this dialogue, we determined that Harold’s mouth sore made it difficult for him to eat, which in turn caused him to lose weight and become weak. 2013;55(4):357-363. A recently published literature review found that compliance with hip protectors in the LTC setting is a challenge, with the authors stating that “compliance issues must be tackled if hip protectors are to be part of a resident-centered approach.”32. Most facilities are restricting the use of overhead paging systems to make the building more home-like with their move toward “culture change.” The elimination of the use of auditory personal alarms should be added to this strategy. 26. Over their lifetime, people are conditioned to respond to alarms in their environment by fleeing the area; thus, it is inconceivable that applying alarms to individuals with cognitive deficits would cause them to correct their unsafe behavior by sitting down. This is especially essential when a resident appears agitated or distressed or actually communicates experiencing pain. A variety of resident and facility issues may lead to falls. Accessed September 20, 2013. Despite these interventions, she continued her attempts to slide forward, causing her to slip off the wheelchair seat to the floor. Finally, including all facility staff in making rounds and observing for risks can be helpful, as can adopting a practice of checking on residents regardless of call light use, as these practices further support an environment of heightened safety awareness. Consult Pharm. Until we have better evidence to support coupling these supplements, we recommend that LTC facilities consider each of these supplements separately, deciding for each individual resident whether the benefits of calcium supplementation outweigh the potential risks.25. Helmets. u��P;��o\��0р�B�ӳy �=�n����~v��\�ؽ-�Qb�. By having a deeper understanding of the factors predisposing Harold to falls, the following care interventions were made to prevent Harold from falling again: •     Conduct comprehensive oral assessment and treat his oral impairment. In addition, strong lighting without glare, nightlights, and lighted pathways to the toilet are good common practices in many facilities. 1990;113(4):308-316. Using wheelchairs with the back reclined puts residents at risk of sliding to the floor. Such reviews are essential in developing sustainable and efficacious fall prevention programs and in promoting a culture of safety. 8. Talk presented at: 2012 Transforming Fall Management Practices Conference; May 2012; Clearwater, FL. As they become teenagers, they seem to have a hunger for stimulation, such as loud cacophony in their music and dance, and a need to multitask using electronic media. Oliver D. Falls risk assessment tools in hospitals: mermaid or manatee? They also review some common fall risk factors and interventions that can be used to reduce those risks. Although resident factors often cause falls, they can also result from facility factors. 33. 2007;11(5):564-571. Recommendations abstracted from the American Geriatrics Society consensus statement on vitamin D for prevention of falls and their consequences. 31. Depressive symptoms, chronic pain, and falls in older community-dwelling adults: the MOBILIZE Boston Study. The integration of active lifestyle concepts into the daily routine of all residents, such as limiting the use of wheelchairs when they are used only to save time and to reduce the effort of the caregiver, enhances the residents’ quality of life and mobility skills. 12 In a randomized clinical trial within a single health care system, Fall TIPS reduced patient falls by 25%, but there was no difference noted in fall … •     Ensuring the seat is deep enough to allow no more than two fingers of width between the back of the person’s knee and the front of the chair. It is reasonable to assume, however, that a good night’s sleep uninterrupted by personal alarms and loud conversations would have a favorable effect. April 24, 2012. Arguments for the use of noise-producing alarms are based on the perceived needs of the staff, not the actual needs of the elderly person. 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