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Safety is a basic need. In a safe setting, a person
has little risk of illness or injury. The person feels
safe and secure physically and mentally.
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Awareness of surroundings, for example the confused
and disoriented Client may not understand what is happening,
and can harm oneself and others.
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Vision- to be aware that Clients with poor vision
are at risk for fall can trip on items; can take wrong
medications, wrong doses, or poisons.
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Hearing - to be aware that hearing impaired
person has problems smelling smoke or gas. They may
have problems sensing heat or cold, and they can get
burned.
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Paralysis - The Client may be unable
to move to safety
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It is important that the caregiver be aware that Clients
do fall and most of these falls occur in bedrooms and
bathrooms. The risk of fall increase with age and most
falls are in persons between the ages of 65 and 85.
Most falls occur in the evening, also during shift changes.
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Our care plan list measures for the person's specific
risk factors
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It is important that the care provider be aware of
fire safety measure, disasters, and workplace violence.
It is also very important that the caregiver be fully
aware of the risk management strategies.
