HARBOUR VIEWHAVEN

Falls ManagementProgram

Did you know 60% of

individuals living in

long-term care fall at

least once a year?

-Dementia Understanding the Journey (7th

Edition)

HVH has developed an FMP that assesses a resident’s risk of falling to ensure measures are put in place to decrease injury. The FMP is a team approach, involving the resident and families, nursing staff, Medical Director, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Safety Manager and therapeutic staff.

Falls Management Program (FMP) Least Restraint PolicyHVH follows a least-restraint policy and strives for safe & appropriate interventions to support resident safety while maintaining dignity, comfort and autonomy. In the past, restraints were used to restrict the mobility of residents at risk of falling. Research shows that restraints & full bed rails are more likely to harm residents than protect them, while placing staff at greater risk of injury.

Those living with dementia

have 2-3 times the fall rates

compared to older adults

without cognitive impairments

*Please refer to the HVH Resident and Family Handbook for more information

Our Approach to Reduce the Risk of Falls Includes

Resident areas are free of clutter Proper lighting Bed height is at an appropriate setting Regular monitoring and reviewing of medications that could contribute to falls Implementing toileting schedules when appropriate

Glasses Hearing aids Visual signage Appropriate footwear/grippy socks Walkers/canes Personal/bed alarms

Providing assessments for personal safety/ assistive devices such as:

Environmental scans of resident areas to ensure:

-Dementia Understanding the Journey (7th Edition)