Riskfactors:PoorlightingPatientsshouldwear non-slip socksUsewheelchairsfor unsteadypatientsStaff to bepresent whenpatient is in thebathroom (afteranesthesia)Keepsiderailson cartsupFallassessmentcompletedby PATMake surepatientshave theircall lightswithin reachUsesafetybelts inthe ORMake surecrutches arefit properly topatientRisk factors:Patient usesassistivedevices (cane,walker, etc.)Riskfactors:Slick orwet floorsMake surepediatricbeds havepaddedsiderailsUse gaitbelt asneededRisk factors: Patienttakesnarcotics/sedativesRisk factorsat home:Tripping overpetsGrab barsare availablein thebathroomsUse FallRiskwristbandsfor high riskpatientsRisk factors:Patient has avisualimpairmentRisk factors:Loose cordsthat patientscan trip overHave PTprovidewalkertraining fortotal kneesRisk factors:Patienthistory offallsRisk factorsat home:Tripping onloose rugsRisk factors:Patient onmultiplemedicationsProvidecrutchtraining asneededRiskfactors:PoorlightingPatientsshouldwear non-slip socksUsewheelchairsfor unsteadypatientsStaff to bepresent whenpatient is in thebathroom (afteranesthesia)Keepsiderailson cartsupFallassessmentcompletedby PATMake surepatientshave theircall lightswithin reachUsesafetybelts inthe ORMake surecrutches arefit properly topatientRisk factors:Patient usesassistivedevices (cane,walker, etc.)Riskfactors:Slick orwet floorsMake surepediatricbeds havepaddedsiderailsUse gaitbelt asneededRisk factors: Patienttakesnarcotics/sedativesRisk factorsat home:Tripping overpetsGrab barsare availablein thebathroomsUse FallRiskwristbandsfor high riskpatientsRisk factors:Patient has avisualimpairmentRisk factors:Loose cordsthat patientscan trip overHave PTprovidewalkertraining fortotal kneesRisk factors:Patienthistory offallsRisk factorsat home:Tripping onloose rugsRisk factors:Patient onmultiplemedicationsProvidecrutchtraining 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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O
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I
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B
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N
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O
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O
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G
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B
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  1. I-Risk factors: Poor lighting
  2. I-Patients should wear non-slip socks
  3. G-Use wheelchairs for unsteady patients
  4. B-Staff to be present when patient is in the bathroom (after anesthesia)
  5. O-Keep siderails on carts up
  6. I-Fall assessment completed by PAT
  7. O-Make sure patients have their call lights within reach
  8. I-Use safety belts in the OR
  9. G-Make sure crutches are fit properly to patient
  10. N-Risk factors: Patient uses assistive devices (cane, walker, etc.)
  11. B-Risk factors: Slick or wet floors
  12. B-Make sure pediatric beds have padded siderails
  13. N-Use gait belt as needed
  14. O-Risk factors: Patient takes narcotics/sedatives
  15. O-Risk factors at home: Tripping over pets
  16. G-Grab bars are available in the bathrooms
  17. B-Use Fall Risk wristbands for high risk patients
  18. G-Risk factors: Patient has a visual impairment
  19. N-Risk factors: Loose cords that patients can trip over
  20. O-Have PT provide walker training for total knees
  21. I-Risk factors: Patient history of falls
  22. G-Risk factors at home: Tripping on loose rugs
  23. B-Risk factors: Patient on multiple medications
  24. N-Provide crutch training as needed