Side Rails: The Hidden Danger
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year about 36 million older adults fall (2020). These falls result in 3 million emergency department visits and 32,000 deaths. In the past, organizations used side rails to help prevent falls. However, side rails pose several serious risks. This course discusses when to use side rails and how to use them safely. It also discusses other options to use in place of side rails. Understanding side rail safety helps you prevent falls and injuries.
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Course Code: REL-PAC-0-STHD
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
List at least one appropriate use for side rails.
Identify two alternative methods that can be used in place of side rails.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Using Side Rails
What Are Side Rails?
Why Use Side Rails?
Restraints
Meet Josh
Entrapment
Meet Mr. Woodrow
Guidelines
Organizational Policy
Personalized Care
Alternative Interventions
Side Rail Reduction
Review
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Writer: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.