Fall Prevention Booklet

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FALL

Prevention in the Hospital is Everyone’s Business

院内防跌 人人有责 Pencegahan Terjatuh di Hospital Adalah Tugas Kita Bersama

Many falls can be prevented while in the hospital; In general; • • • • • • • •

Falls are the 2nd leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Every hour, there is an estimation of individuals die from falls globally, of which over 80% are in low- and middle-income countries Adults older than 65 suffer the greatest number of fatal falls. Each year, 37, 300, 000 falls are severe enough to require medical attention. Source: World Health Organization

Do not walk if you are dizzy/ drowsy. Ensure your family members/someone is assisting you if you have impaired balance, gait, or mobility. Avoid poor-fitting footwear. Get up slowly, don't rush. Take your time. Let family members be around you if you are at risk of falls or getting confused. Use wheelchair friendly toilet if you have impaired balance, gait, or mobility (grab bars are available). Beware of walkway indicators for uneven floors and steps. Look for ‘convex security mirrors’ for corners in the hospital, to prevent accidents.

许多发生于医院内的跌倒事故其实可以避免的。一般来说: • • • • • • • •

头晕或困倦时请勿行走。 若平衡、步态或行动不便,请确保家人或某人在旁协助。 避免穿着不合脚的鞋子。 慢慢站立,不要着急。 若您有跌倒或思绪混乱的风险,请让家人陪伴在身边。 若平衡、步态或行动不便,请使用适合轮椅使用者的厕所 (设有 扶手)。 当心人行道上的地板和台阶不平的指示牌。 注意医院拐角处的凸面镜,以防止意外发生。

Kebanyakan jatuh boleh dicegah semasa berada di hospital: secara umum; • • • • • • • •

Jangan berjalan jika Anda pening / mengantuk. Pastikan ahli keluarga / seseorang membantu Anda sekiranya mengalami gangguan keseimbangan, berjalan atau bergerak. Elakkan memakai kasut yang tidak selesa. Bangun perlahan-lahan, jangan terburu-buru. Ambil masa Anda. Pastikan ada ahli keluarga berada di sekitar Anda, jika Anda berisiko jatuh atau keliru. Gunakan tandas mudah guna kerusi roda jika Anda mengalami gangguan keseimbangan, gaya berjalan atau pergerakan (pegang tempat pegangan yang disediakan). Perhatikan petunjuk jalan untuk tangga dan jalan yang tidak rata. Cari 'cermin cembung keselamatan' pada dinding sudut-sudut hospital, untuk mengelakkan kemalangan.


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