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Safe Use of Bed Rails and Bed Area Equipment Within Inpatient Areas Policy (P22)

Some people in hospital may be at risk of falling from bed for many reasons including poor mobility, cognitive impairment, e.g. dementia, brain damage, visual impairment, and the effects of their treatment or medication. The National Audit of Inpatient Falls 2015 reported that twenty two per cent of patients who fall in hospital do so from their bed. The use of bed rails can be challenging. This is because bed rails are not appropriate for all patients and can create a barrier to independence that can create a greater risk of falls to mobile but confused patients who may attempt to climb over the rails. However a review of literature indicates that falls from beds with bed rails are usually associated with lower rates of injury (NRSL 2015). Bed rails and other pieces of bed equipment are not appropriate for all people, and using bedrails, bed levers etc. involves risks. National data suggests around 1,250 people injure themselves on bed rails each year. This is usually scrapes and bruises to their lower legs. Based on reports to the MHRA and the HSE, deaths from bed rail entrapment could probably have been avoided if MHRA advice had been followed. Staff should continue to take great care to avoid bed rail entrapment, but need to be aware that in hospital settings there is a greater risk of harm to people falling from beds.

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A4 - Hoverjack And Hovermatt User Log (S78)

Hoverjack And Hovermatt User Log (S78)

Patient Initiated Follow-up SOP (S125)

Patient Initiated Follow-up SOP

Appendix 2 - Launching a Video Consultation from the Appointment Ledger in SystmOne (S82)

Launching a Video Consultation from the Appointment Ledger in SystmOne

APPENDIX 7 - Investigation meeting - Witness.docx

HRP24 Appendix 7 - Investigation meeting - Witness

Standard Operating Procedure For producing Certificates

Patient Medication Reminder Cards SOP (S155)

The aim of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to advise staff which patients should be considered for a Patient Medication Reminder Card and to provide guidance on producing them.

Appendix 7 Secondment Evaluation Form.docx

Appendix 7 – Secondment Evaluation Form

HRP14 Appendix 4 Wellbeing conversation template.docx

HRP14 Wellbeing Conversations Template

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