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ther special fall risk care items that should be in the care plan
for fall risk patients and residents, as needed, are:
Low beds
hanging the patient's medications, when possible, to lower the
risk of dizziness, sleepiness and/or blood pressure changes. The
doctor makes this decision.
More frequent patient monitoring and observation
sing protective, gym type, mats on the floor next to the bed to
lower the risk and extent of injury if a patient falls in spite of all
efforts
Balance, gait, muscle and/or range of motion exercises and
training
6ssistive devices, such as canes, walkers and Merry Walkers
High toilet seats
6ll patients must have a safe room and patient care
area that is: