geriatric-friendly room
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Indications
- prevention of delirium
- prevention of in-hospital falls
Management
- familiarize surroundings
- minimize distractions
- adequate lighting, reduced glare
- consistency of staff
- calendar, clock, name of facility visible & large enough to read
- reduce clutter & noise
- bring objects from home
- family access
- lower beds
- non-slip floors
- hand rails along walls
* for other considerations see home safety evaluation
References
- ↑ TriHealth What's a "Geriatric Friendly" Emergency Room? https://www.trihealth.com/dailyhealthwire/living-well/senior-health/whats-a-geriatric-friendly-emergency-room