Equipment for fall-injury risk

General information only. It is not medical, coding or billing advice. Always follow the prescriber's order, the device labeling and your facility's policies.

For residents who are likely to leave bed without help, equipment can lower the distance and the impact of a fall:

• Floor-level and low beds go down to a few inches off the floor and rise for care.
• Floor safety mats beside a low bed soften the landing.
• Raised-perimeter covers mark the bed edge without acting as a restraint.
• Bed safety enclosures are for residents at very high risk of injury from an unassisted exit.

Use these as part of your facility's fall-prevention program and resident assessment. See fall prevention →

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