Falls Prevention and Injury Reduction
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38129
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1308
- Available Online
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Falls can happen anywhere. You are more likely to fall when you are in a new place such as a hospital. In a hospital, your risk of falling is higher because of: procedures and treatments, unfamiliar surroundings, sedations, medications, lighting and the use of special equipment. Falls do happen, but most can be prevented.
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- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Alternate Title
- IWK Health
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents)--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- Falls can happen anywhere. You are more likely to fall when you are in a new place such as a hospital. In a hospital, your risk of falling is higher because of: procedures and treatments, unfamiliar surroundings, sedations, medications, lighting and the use of special equipment. Falls do happen, but most can be prevented.
- Responsibility
- IWK Patient Safety & Risk, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1308
Footwear and footcare tips for seniors
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38193
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. Seniors.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2347
- Available Online
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1 in 3 seniors in Nova Scotia fall each year. As you get older, it is important to take care of your feet and wear proper footwear. Keeping your feet healthy can help you keep your balance and prevent falls. This pamphlet explains how to take care of your feet and what kind of footwear is best. An image is included that explains what to look for when choosing a shoe.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. Seniors
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Geriatrics
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents)--Prevention
- Specialty
- Geriatrics
- Abstract
- 1 in 3 seniors in Nova Scotia fall each year. As you get older, it is important to take care of your feet and wear proper footwear. Keeping your feet healthy can help you keep your balance and prevent falls. This pamphlet explains how to take care of your feet and what kind of footwear is best. An image is included that explains what to look for when choosing a shoe.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Clinical Coordinator for Fall Prevention, FMH, Seniors
- Pamphlet Number
- 2347
Home safety : preventing falls at home
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37564
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. Falls Prevention.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2270
- Available Online
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Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. This pamphlet includes a checklist to help you find out if you are at risk of falling. Tips to prevent falls are included.
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents)--Prevention
- Specialty
- Geriatrics
- Abstract
- Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. This pamphlet includes a checklist to help you find out if you are at risk of falling. Tips to prevent falls are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Falls Prevention, Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital; Adapted from: Healthy Ageing and Geriatrics Program “Preventing Falls at Home” Sinai Health and the University Health Network
- Pamphlet Number
- 2270
Preventing Falls at the IWK
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37864
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0890
- Available Online
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Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. Tips to help reduce your risk of falls.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents)--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. Tips to help reduce your risk of falls.
- Responsibility
- IWK Patient Safety & Risk, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0890
Preventing Falls in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37887
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0950
- Available Online
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Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. In the NICU, there is a greater risk of falling because of lines and tubes, special equipment, incubators, dimmed lighting, lack of sleep, and medications. Tips to help reduce yo…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Alternate Title
- (NICU)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents)--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. In the NICU, there is a greater risk of falling because of lines and tubes, special equipment, incubators, dimmed lighting, lack of sleep, and medications. Tips to help reduce your risk of falls.
- Responsibility
- IWK Patient Safety & Risk, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0950
