General Safety | Bathroom Safety | Environmental Safety
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY/MOBILITY:
Furniture Layout:
- Arrange furniture so pathways are not cluttered.
- Avoid furniture with sharp edges and corners. Pad any sharp edges or corners.
- Chairs with arm rests and high backs provide more support when sitting and more leverage when getting in and out of a chair.
Lighting:
- Be sure lighting is adequate to prevent falls. Keep a flashlight handy.
- Good lighting in hallways, stairs and bathrooms is important.
- Be sure that lighting is adequate to prevent falls and to assure that medication labels and instructions can be easily read.
Medication
- Keep medicines, supplies and needle containers out of the reach of children and pets.
- Dispose of expired and unused medications as instructed by your Nurse or Pharmacist.
Sliding Glass Doors:
- Be sure to place stickers on sliding glass doors to prevent someone from walking into it.
- Place non-skid treads on wooden stairs to prevent slipping.
- Be sure carpeting on stairs is secure.
- Remove the infusion pump from the IV pole to carry it up or down stairs.
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