Falls prevention initiative – grab bags
August 1, 2018
As part of our falls prevention strategy, we’re introducing a new initiative. Within our Trust a high number of falls are in ward bathrooms so, we’re introducing grab bags, aiming to improve patient safety. These grab bags will be located on the outside of each bathroom. You will need to contact estates to install hooks.
Grab bag contents:
- Continence pad
- Knitted knickers (to accommodate the continence pad)
- Gloves
- Apron
- Dry wipes
- Soil bags (yellow zebra bags only)
- Soap
Note: heavily soiled linen should be placed into red alginate bags and then into laundry. Do not dispose of in orange clinical waste bags.
A sample will be delivered to your wards and each ward is then responsible for their own supplies.
For more information please contact shila.patel@nhs.net.