Bed Risk Assessment
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Bed risk assessment. The information in this document is taken from the Queensland Bedside Audit QBA information sheets. Assessment of entrapment zones particularly for Zone 6 7 around head and foot board of bed. A risk assessment should include cognitive perceptual and motor functioning including the potential for fluctuation in abilities involuntary movement mobility history of falls bed stick positioning and the context in which the equipment is used.
Assessment by the consumers health care team will identify. Referral to appropriate speciality eg. See boxes 1 3 below Bedrails inappropriate see boxes 2 3 Resident understands purpose of the bedrails 1.
A person may also be placed at risk of entrapment if any component of the bed system is being changed eg. People at higher risk include people with cognitive impairment dementia delirium involuntary movements impaired mobility. Falls Prevention Plan FPP Note.
Kim SC Ideker K. Falls Screen and Risk Assessment 3. If you notice that your bed stick or rail is moving out.
Using bed rails safely 1. LAWSON BED STICK TOWNSEND BED STICK BED RAIL Precautions Check the bed stick or bed rail daily to ensure it has not moved out of position. Geriatric Nursing 385 417-422.
A Bed Stick Pole Risk Assessment Tool has been completed available on Clinical Forms register and The patient and where appropriate their familycarer has been educated including practical demonstration on the safe and appropriate use of the bed stick and the risks involved in its use. For residents at risk of climbing over bedrails alternatives must be considered. Conduct an individual assessment.

