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Don't Lift Him Yet

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Don't Lift Him Yet

Walter is on the bedroom floor, and Tom wants to pull him straight up.

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In this scene

Walter: I just reached for my glasses and down I went.

Tom: Okay, Walter, let's get you up, on three.

Keisha: Tom, wait. Don't lift him yet. We check him first.

Keisha: Walter, did you hit your head? Any pain in your hip, neck or back?

Walter: No, I sat down more than fell. Nothing hurts but my pride.

Keisha: Then we follow his fall plan and call Angela. If he'd hit his head or couldn't move, that's 911.

Tom: Check first, then help, then report. Got it.

Questions to think about

  • Walter has fallen. First you:
  • He hit his head and can't move his leg. You:
  • A fall with no injury should be:
Check before you liftAfter a fall, don't rush to pull the person up. Check if they hit their head and if anything hurts, especially the neck, back or hip. If they hit their head, are in severe pain, can't move or seem confused, call 911 and keep them still. If they're not hurt, follow their fall plan for getting up safely, and report every fall to the nurse or supervisor.

About this series

For direct support staff and caregivers: falls, choking, seizures, stroke signs, low blood sugar, chest pain and who to call, allergic reactions, fire, power cuts and handing over to paramedics. Follow your agency's emergency procedures and your first aid training.

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