Usewheelchairsfor unsteadypatientsUse FallRiskwristbandsfor high riskpatientsRisk factors:Patienthistory offallsMake surecrutches arefit properly topatientPatientsshouldwear non-slip socksRisk factors:Patient usesassistivedevices (cane,walker, etc.)Use gaitbelt asneededMake surepatientshave theircall lightswithin reachRisk factors:Loose cordsthat patientscan trip overHave PTprovidewalkertraining fortotal kneesMake surepediatricbeds havepaddedsiderailsRisk factors:Patient onmultiplemedicationsRisk factorsat home:Tripping onloose rugsRiskfactors:PoorlightingKeepsiderailson cartsupRisk factors: Patienttakesnarcotics/sedativesRisk factors:Patient has avisualimpairmentGrab barsare availablein thebathroomsRisk factorsat home:Tripping overpetsProvidecrutchtraining asneededStaff to bepresent whenpatient is in thebathroom (afteranesthesia)Usesafetybelts inthe ORFallassessmentcompletedby PATRiskfactors:Slick orwet floorsUsewheelchairsfor unsteadypatientsUse FallRiskwristbandsfor high riskpatientsRisk factors:Patienthistory offallsMake surecrutches arefit properly topatientPatientsshouldwear non-slip socksRisk factors:Patient usesassistivedevices (cane,walker, etc.)Use gaitbelt asneededMake surepatientshave theircall lightswithin reachRisk factors:Loose cordsthat patientscan trip overHave PTprovidewalkertraining fortotal kneesMake surepediatricbeds havepaddedsiderailsRisk factors:Patient onmultiplemedicationsRisk factorsat home:Tripping onloose rugsRiskfactors:PoorlightingKeepsiderailson cartsupRisk factors: Patienttakesnarcotics/sedativesRisk factors:Patient has avisualimpairmentGrab barsare availablein thebathroomsRisk factorsat home:Tripping overpetsProvidecrutchtraining asneededStaff to bepresent whenpatient is in thebathroom (afteranesthesia)Usesafetybelts inthe ORFallassessmentcompletedby PATRiskfactors:Slick orwet floors

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