Fall Prevention Program DID YOU KNOW? Our Goal Handwashing remains the single To educate VCBIS participants, families, most effective staff and volunteers of the health risks associated with falls and provide defense against the prevention strategies to reduce the risks of spread of infection. a fall. The four key areas that are looked at in Each VCBIS staff each Participant Falls Prevention Plan are: completes an average of 20 Regular exercise hours per year of client safety related training. Medication Review In all age groups, falls are the 2nd leading cause of hospital admissions due to injury. Vision VCBIS completes monthly fire and evacuation drills at our Household residential site. Safety Review Client Safety Culture surveys are completed For more information, ask about our Falls every 3 years by Prevention Program booklet. VCBIS staff from all departments to assist in identifying areas for improvement.
Fall Prevention Program Our Goal To educate VCBIS participants, families, staff and volunteers of the health risks associated with falls and provide prevention strategies to reduce the risks of a fall. The four key areas that are looked at in each Participant Falls Prevention Plan are: Regular exercise Medication Review Vision Household Safety Review For more information, ask about our Falls Prevention Program booklet. DID YOU KNOW? Handwashing remains the single most effective defense against the spread of infection. Each VCBIS staff completes an average of 20 hours per year of client safety related training. In all age groups, falls are the 2nd leading cause of hospital admissions due to injury. VCBIS completes monthly fire and evacuation drills at our residential site. Client Safety Culture surveys are completed every 3 years by VCBIS staff from all departments to assist in identifying areas for improvement.
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