Usewheelchairsfor unsteadypatientsRisk factors:Patienthistory offallsKeepsiderailson cartsupStaff to bepresent whenpatient is in thebathroom (afteranesthesia)Usesafetybelts inthe ORRiskfactors:PoorlightingPatientsshouldwear non-slip socksRisk factors:Loose cordsthat patientscan trip overRisk factorsat home:Tripping onloose rugsUse FallRiskwristbandsfor high riskpatientsProvidecrutchtraining asneededMake surepatientshave theircall lightswithin reachHave PTprovidewalkertraining fortotal kneesMake surepediatricbeds havepaddedsiderailsRisk factorsat home:Tripping overpetsUse gaitbelt asneededMake surecrutches arefit properly topatientRiskfactors:Slick orwet floorsRisk factors: Patienttakesnarcotics/sedativesRisk factors:Patient onmultiplemedicationsRisk factors:Patient has avisualimpairmentRisk factors:Patient usesassistivedevices (cane,walker, etc.)Fallassessmentcompletedby PATGrab barsare availablein thebathroomsUsewheelchairsfor unsteadypatientsRisk factors:Patienthistory offallsKeepsiderailson cartsupStaff to bepresent whenpatient is in thebathroom (afteranesthesia)Usesafetybelts inthe ORRiskfactors:PoorlightingPatientsshouldwear non-slip socksRisk factors:Loose cordsthat patientscan trip overRisk factorsat home:Tripping onloose rugsUse FallRiskwristbandsfor high riskpatientsProvidecrutchtraining asneededMake surepatientshave theircall lightswithin reachHave PTprovidewalkertraining fortotal kneesMake surepediatricbeds havepaddedsiderailsRisk factorsat home:Tripping overpetsUse gaitbelt asneededMake surecrutches arefit properly topatientRiskfactors:Slick orwet floorsRisk factors: Patienttakesnarcotics/sedativesRisk factors:Patient onmultiplemedicationsRisk factors:Patient has avisualimpairmentRisk factors:Patient usesassistivedevices (cane,walker, etc.)Fallassessmentcompletedby PATGrab barsare availablein thebathrooms

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