and ward. Demonstrate the use of Tell patients how they can obtain help when they ABPG p24 Item Evidence details Reference Further 10.4 No further call bell; ensure it is in need it. reach and that they can use it effectively. Ensure frequently used Make sure that the personal belongings ABPG p91 Item Evidence details Reference Further 10.4 patient’s No further items including mobility and equipment are easy and safe for them to aids are within easy access. reach of patient. Item Encourage patient to Evidence Ensure details that patients have their usual spectacles Reference SQIG p21 Further 10.4 No further use their aids such as and visual aid to hand. glasses or hearing aids. Make sure that the personal belongings ABPG p91 Item Evidence details Reference Further Encourage to use their such as glasses or 10.4 No further patient’s and equipment are easy and safe for them to access. Adjust bed and chair to Ensure the bed is a the appropriate height for the ABPG p24 Item Evidence details Reference Further 10.4 No further appropriate height for patient (in most cases it should be at a height that patient. allows the feet to be flat the floor, with patient’s their hips, knees and ankles at 90-degree angles when sitting the bed or chair). Item Evidence details Reference Further 10.4 No further Minimise prolonged In addition to structured training programs, hospital ABPG p46 bed-rest as it staff should provide the patient with opportunities contributes to negative to be as active as possible throughout the day. The cardiovascular and bed rest should be minimised during the patient’s muscle effects that may day and the patient should be encouraged to be
and ward. Item Demonstrate the use of call bell; ensure it is in reach and that they can use it effectively. 10.4 Evidence details Tell patients how they can obtain help when they need it. Reference ABPG p24 Further No further Item Ensure frequently used items including mobility aids are within easy reach of patient. 10.4 Evidence details Make sure that the patient’s personal belongings and equipment are easy and safe for them to access. Reference ABPG p91 Further No further Item Encourage patient to use their aids such as glasses or hearing aids. 10.4 Evidence details Ensure that patients have their usual spectacles and visual aid to hand. Reference SQIG p21 Further No further Item Encourage to use their such as glasses or 10.4 Evidence details Make sure that the patient’s personal belongings and equipment are easy and safe for them to access. Reference ABPG p91 Further No further Item Adjust bed and chair to appropriate height for patient. 10.4 Evidence details Ensure the bed is a the appropriate height for the patient (in most cases it should be at a height that allows the patient’s feet to be flat the floor, with their hips, knees and ankles at 90-degree angles when sitting the bed or chair). Reference ABPG p24 Further No further Item Minimise prolonged bed-rest as it contributes to negative cardiovascular and muscle effects that may 10.4 Evidence details In addition to structured training programs, hospital staff should provide the patient with opportunities to be as active as possible throughout the day. The patient’s bed rest should be minimised during the day and the patient should be encouraged to be Reference ABPG p46 Further No further
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