Risk factors:Loose cordsthat patientscan trip overFallassessmentcompletedby PATPatientsshouldwear non-slip socksMake surepediatricbeds havepaddedsiderailsRisk factorsat home:Tripping onloose rugsUse FallRiskwristbandsfor high riskpatientsRiskfactors:PoorlightingRisk factors:Patient has avisualimpairmentStaff to bepresent whenpatient is in thebathroom (afteranesthesia)Usesafetybelts inthe ORMake surecrutches arefit properly topatientRisk factors:Patient onmultiplemedicationsRisk factors: Patienttakesnarcotics/sedativesGrab barsare availablein thebathroomsRiskfactors:Slick orwet floorsHave PTprovidewalkertraining fortotal kneesUse gaitbelt asneededMake surepatientshave theircall lightswithin reachRisk factorsat home:Tripping overpetsKeepsiderailson cartsupRisk factors:Patient usesassistivedevices (cane,walker, etc.)Usewheelchairsfor unsteadypatientsRisk factors:Patienthistory offallsProvidecrutchtraining asneededRisk factors:Loose cordsthat patientscan trip overFallassessmentcompletedby PATPatientsshouldwear non-slip socksMake surepediatricbeds havepaddedsiderailsRisk factorsat home:Tripping onloose rugsUse FallRiskwristbandsfor high riskpatientsRiskfactors:PoorlightingRisk factors:Patient has avisualimpairmentStaff to bepresent whenpatient is in thebathroom (afteranesthesia)Usesafetybelts inthe ORMake surecrutches arefit properly topatientRisk factors:Patient onmultiplemedicationsRisk factors: Patienttakesnarcotics/sedativesGrab barsare availablein thebathroomsRiskfactors:Slick orwet floorsHave PTprovidewalkertraining fortotal kneesUse gaitbelt asneededMake surepatientshave theircall lightswithin reachRisk factorsat home:Tripping overpetsKeepsiderailson cartsupRisk factors:Patient usesassistivedevices (cane,walker, etc.)Usewheelchairsfor unsteadypatientsRisk factors:Patienthistory offallsProvidecrutchtraining asneeded

Fall Prevention Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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N
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I
3
I
4
B
5
G
6
B
7
I
8
G
9
B
10
I
11
G
12
B
13
O
14
G
15
B
16
O
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N
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O
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O
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O
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N
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G
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I
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N
  1. N-Risk factors: Loose cords that patients can trip over
  2. I-Fall assessment completed by PAT
  3. I-Patients should wear non-slip socks
  4. B-Make sure pediatric beds have padded siderails
  5. G-Risk factors at home: Tripping on loose rugs
  6. B-Use Fall Risk wristbands for high risk patients
  7. I-Risk factors: Poor lighting
  8. G-Risk factors: Patient has a visual impairment
  9. B-Staff to be present when patient is in the bathroom (after anesthesia)
  10. I-Use safety belts in the OR
  11. G-Make sure crutches are fit properly to patient
  12. B-Risk factors: Patient on multiple medications
  13. O-Risk factors: Patient takes narcotics/sedatives
  14. G-Grab bars are available in the bathrooms
  15. B-Risk factors: Slick or wet floors
  16. O-Have PT provide walker training for total knees
  17. N-Use gait belt as needed
  18. O-Make sure patients have their call lights within reach
  19. O-Risk factors at home: Tripping over pets
  20. O-Keep siderails on carts up
  21. N-Risk factors: Patient uses assistive devices (cane, walker, etc.)
  22. G-Use wheelchairs for unsteady patients
  23. I-Risk factors: Patient history of falls
  24. N-Provide crutch training as needed