Have PTprovidewalkertraining fortotal kneesKeepsiderailson cartsupFallassessmentcompletedby PATMake surecrutches arefit properly topatientRisk factors:Loose cordsthat patientscan trip overMake surepediatricbeds havepaddedsiderailsRisk factors:Patient usesassistivedevices (cane,walker, etc.)Grab barsare availablein thebathroomsRisk factorsat home:Tripping overpetsStaff to bepresent whenpatient is in thebathroom (afteranesthesia)Usesafetybelts inthe ORRisk factors:Patient has avisualimpairmentRisk factors: Patienttakesnarcotics/sedativesPatientsshouldwear non-slip socksProvidecrutchtraining asneededRisk factorsat home:Tripping onloose rugsUsewheelchairsfor unsteadypatientsRiskfactors:PoorlightingRiskfactors:Slick orwet floorsRisk factors:Patienthistory offallsUse gaitbelt asneededRisk factors:Patient onmultiplemedicationsUse FallRiskwristbandsfor high riskpatientsMake surepatientshave theircall lightswithin reachHave PTprovidewalkertraining fortotal kneesKeepsiderailson cartsupFallassessmentcompletedby PATMake surecrutches arefit properly topatientRisk factors:Loose cordsthat patientscan trip overMake surepediatricbeds havepaddedsiderailsRisk factors:Patient usesassistivedevices (cane,walker, etc.)Grab barsare availablein thebathroomsRisk factorsat home:Tripping overpetsStaff to bepresent whenpatient is in thebathroom (afteranesthesia)Usesafetybelts inthe ORRisk factors:Patient has avisualimpairmentRisk factors: Patienttakesnarcotics/sedativesPatientsshouldwear non-slip socksProvidecrutchtraining asneededRisk factorsat home:Tripping onloose rugsUsewheelchairsfor unsteadypatientsRiskfactors:PoorlightingRiskfactors:Slick orwet floorsRisk factors:Patienthistory offallsUse gaitbelt asneededRisk factors:Patient onmultiplemedicationsUse FallRiskwristbandsfor high riskpatientsMake surepatientshave theircall lightswithin reach

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