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The Fall Nobody Saw

One Step at a Time · Episode 6

The Fall Nobody Saw

Arturo is stiff this morning and won't say why. Then he admits it: he fell last night and got himself up.

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Key takeawayEvery fall gets reportedReport every fall, even one nobody saw and even if the person got up alone and says they're fine. Ask about a head strike, pain and new confusion. A person on a blood thinner who hit their head needs urgent medical care, even with no visible injury. Tell your supervisor and complete an incident report.

In this scene

Imani: You're moving like your hip hurts. What happened, Mr. Reyes?

Arturo: I slipped last night. Sat on the floor a while, then got myself up. Don't tell Elena.

Imani: Did you hit your head? You take a blood thinner. That changes everything.

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Questions to think about

  • Arturo fell last night but says he's fine. You:
  • He takes a blood thinner and bumped his head. This is:
  • After a fall, ask about:

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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