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The Plan on the Fridge

One Step at a Time · Episode 10

The Plan on the Fridge

Everything they learned goes into one plan that everyone follows, every visit.

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Key takeawayOne plan, every visitA fall prevention plan works only when everyone follows it: the person, the family and every aide on every visit. Keep it simple and visible, check it each visit, report every fall and near-miss the same day, and update the plan with the care team when something changes. The goal is safe independence, not less living.

In this scene

Imani: His fall prevention plan. Every visit, everyone follows it, and we update it when something changes.

Ben: Slippers by the bed, night lights on, cane in reach, sit before standing, exercises daily, never rush.

Imani: And report every fall and near-miss, the same day. That's what keeps the plan honest.

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Questions to think about

  • A fall prevention plan works when:
  • The plan should be updated:
  • The goal of fall prevention is:

About this series

For home care aides and caregivers: near-misses, home hazards, helping someone stand safely, walking aids, nights, unreported falls and blood thinners, never rushing, strength, fear of falling and the fall prevention plan. Follow the person's care plan, your agency's policies and your therapist's or nurse's instructions. See the whole series

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