Fall encounters by Andrea Tinc https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv Reflecting on your experience with lift assists and fall-related calls, what common patterns have you noticed, and are there any specific cases that stand out to you? Please feel free to share anything that comes to mind regarding falls and lift assists. en-us 2025-02-07 21:50:17 UTC 2025-02-12 16:50:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325890626 most lift assists we make, the patients turn out to be septic.

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]]> 2025-02-12 14:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325892027 SAFD Fall Encounters https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325892339 We encounter many homes that are either too cluttered (hoarders) or in a state of disrepair, with family on scene aware for some time that changes are needed.

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In addition, ofttimes due to "hoarding" environment.

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]]> 2025-02-12 14:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325893384 Falls out in the field https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325895051 We see a lot of people who are overweight and are not physically strong enough to themselves up.

]]> 2025-02-12 14:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325895051 They use SAFD as frequent lift assistance to delay being placed in assisted living facilities. https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325895653 2025-02-12 14:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325895653 Lack of training at facilities to improve the quality of life and reduce falls in assisted living facilities. https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325896396 2025-02-12 14:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325896396 https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325896455 Lifting patients from tight spots, between beds and walls, etc can be challenging, requiring creative techniques.

]]> 2025-02-12 14:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325896455 https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325896827 The majority of lift assist call come from nursing homes. And households that overly rely on 911 services.

]]> 2025-02-12 14:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325896827 Most of the recent lift assist and falls my station made included pts who called more than once and had a history of various long term problems https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325896976 2025-02-12 14:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325896976 https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325897480 Bathroom gymnastics.

]]> 2025-02-12 14:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325897480 Most falls or lift assists inside their home have an underlying reason other than simple mechanical fall. https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325897879 2025-02-12 14:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325897879 Falls https://padlet.com/andreatincphoto/fb7pg3wuapb000zv/wish/3325897951 Due to Clutter and lack of resources.

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