Fall and injury prevention in long-term care
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37444
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2216
- Available Online
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Most falls happen during transfers from sitting to standing, or changing locations. This may be switching from a bed to a wheelchiar, switching from walking to sitting, or getting on or off the toilet.This pamphlet includes a list of factors that may make you more at risk of falling and general advice about fall prevention.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Long-Term Care
- Accident Prevention
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Specialty
- Geriatrics
- Abstract
- Most falls happen during transfers from sitting to standing, or changing locations. This may be switching from a bed to a wheelchiar, switching from walking to sitting, or getting on or off the toilet.This pamphlet includes a list of factors that may make you more at risk of falling and general advice about fall prevention.
- Notes
- Previous title: Fall Prevention
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2216
Fall prevention checklist
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35659
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1649
- Available Online
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Ask a family member or friend to help you work through this list. Check off all the ways you can make your home safer and help prevent falls. The French version of this pamphlet, 1657 "Prévention des chutes : liste de contrôle", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents) in old age--Prevention
- Specialty
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- Ask a family member or friend to help you work through this list. Check off all the ways you can make your home safer and help prevent falls. The French version of this pamphlet, 1657 "Prévention des chutes : liste de contrôle", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1649
Preventing falls and injuries during your hospital stay
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35652
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1643
- Available Online
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This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. Reasons why you may be at greater risk of falling are listed. Topics include: hospital bed safety, getting up, going to the washroom, and safety reminders. The French version of this pamphlet 1656, "Prévention des chutes et des blessures aux soins de courte durée", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Falls (Accidents) in old age--Prevention
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. Reasons why you may be at greater risk of falling are listed. Topics include: hospital bed safety, getting up, going to the washroom, and safety reminders. The French version of this pamphlet 1656, "Prévention des chutes et des blessures aux soins de courte durée", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Fall and injury prevention in acute care
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1643
Prévention des chutes et des blessures pendant votre hospitalisation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35669
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1656
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Le dépliant suggère des moyens de réduire vos risques de chute pendant que vous êtes à l’hôpital. Les raisons pour lesquelles vous présentez un risque accru de chutes sont indiquées. Le dépliant traite notamment de la sécurité liée au lit d’hôpital et du fait de vous lever et d’aller à la toilette. Quelques conseils en matière de sécurité sont aussi fournis. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1643, "Prevening Falls and Injuries During Your Hospital Stay". This pamphlet gives…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Falls (Accidents) in old age--Prevention
- Abstract
- Le dépliant suggère des moyens de réduire vos risques de chute pendant que vous êtes à l’hôpital. Les raisons pour lesquelles vous présentez un risque accru de chutes sont indiquées. Le dépliant traite notamment de la sécurité liée au lit d’hôpital et du fait de vous lever et d’aller à la toilette. Quelques conseils en matière de sécurité sont aussi fournis.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1643, "Prevening Falls and Injuries During Your Hospital Stay". This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. Reasons why you may be at greater risk of falling are listed. Topics include: hospital bed safety, getting up, going to the washroom, and safety reminders.
- Notes
- Previous title: Prévention des chutes et des blessures aux soins de courte durée
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1656
Prévention des chutes : liste de contrôle
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35670
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1657
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Demandez à un membre de votre famille ou à un ami de vous aider à examiner la présente liste. Utilisez tous les moyens à votre disposition pour rendre votre maison plus sûre et aider à prévenir les chutes. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1649, "Fall Prevention Checklist". Ask a family member or friend to help you work through this list. Check off all the ways you can make your home safer and help prevent falls.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Alternate Title
- Fall prevention checklist
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([3] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents) in old age--Prevention
- Specialty
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- Demandez à un membre de votre famille ou à un ami de vous aider à examiner la présente liste. Utilisez tous les moyens à votre disposition pour rendre votre maison plus sûre et aider à prévenir les chutes.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1649, "Fall Prevention Checklist". Ask a family member or friend to help you work through this list. Check off all the ways you can make your home safer and help prevent falls.
- Notes
- Previous title: Prévention des chutes : petite liste de contrôle
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1657
