FALLS PREVENTION TEST
(NON-CLINICAL STAFF)
        
1. Falls are the largest single category of reported incidents in hospitals. TRUE FALSE 2. U.S. medical costs for fall related injuries equal $20.2 billion. TRUE FALSE 3. What are the 2 goals of SWMC concerning falls. 1. 2. 4. Most falls are preventable. TRUE FALSE 5. Name 3 types of risk factors. 1. 2. 3. 6. Smoking puts a person at higher risk for falling. TRUE FALSE 7. What are the 3 safety needs levels? 1. 2. 3. 8. Every staff member is responsible for helping to prevent falls. TRUE FALSE 9. Any employee that falls must complete an employee accident report. TRUE FALSE 10. Staff should be courteous and helpful in the event a visitor falls without accepting or assigning any blame or responsibility. TRUE FALSE 11. What is the meaning of the following color coded band clip – Yellow & Green?