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# The Pulse

# The 5 P's of Fall Prevention

Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Sep 24, 2021 5:57:58 PM

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Pain\*![Capture 1-1](https://blog.acplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Capture%201-1.png?width=300&name=Capture%201-1.png)  
Is your resident experiencing pain?  
• Always assess pain level  
• If resident is in pain, report immediately

 

 

 

![Capture 2-1](https://blog.acplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Capture%202-1.png?width=264&name=Capture%202-1.png)Personal Needs  
Does your resident need assist with personal care?  
• Offer help using the toilet  
• Empty commode/urinal  
• Offer hydration and/or nutrition

 

 

 

Position\*![Capture 3-1](https://blog.acplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Capture%203-1.png?width=265&name=Capture%203-1.png)  
Is your resident in a comfortable position?  
• Help resident get into comfortable position  
• Turn immobile resident to maintain skin integrity  
• Ensure support devices (e.g., orthotics, positioning devices) are in place and working

 

 

![Capture 4](https://blog.acplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Capture%204.png?width=300&name=Capture%204.png)Placement  
Are all your resident’s essential items within easy reach?  
• Ensure items are placed within reach: bedside table, call light, phone, eyewear(clean and in good repair), reading material, water, TV remote, garbage, self-care and toileting equipment  
• Clear the area (e.g., cords, debris/fluid on floor)

 

 

Prevent Falls![Capture 5](https://blog.acplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Capture%205.png?width=300&name=Capture%205.png)  
Always provide person-centered care!  
• Engage the resident and address emotional needs  
• Ask resident/caregiver to put on call light if resident wants to get out of bed  
• Check if resident has any other needs or requests (e.g., phone call, music, lighting)?  
• Ask resident “Is there anything else I can do for you before I leave the room?”

 

\*Refer to Therapy as needed Reference: [www.ahrq.gov/professionals/systems/hospital/fallpxtoolkit/fallpxtk3.html](http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/systems/hospital/fallpxtoolkit/fallpxtk3.html) 

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