You need to follow your employer’s agreed processes to monitor falls risks and support.
The level of monitoring, recording and reporting will depend on the individual and their personal circumstances.
Early detection of falls risks can lead to much better outcomes for people and can prevent injuries and psychological damage.
It is important to look out for hazards and risks and to know what to do if someone falls. It is also important you follow people’s support plans and falls risk assessments.
Changes in mobility or behaviour that increase risk should also be recorded.
There will be agreed processes for this in your service, including monitoring charts. If you are unsure, then ask your supervisor for support.
Recording accidents, incidents and near misses
RIDDOR
If an individual has died, or has been injured because of a work-related accident, this may need to be reported under.
RIDDOR.
A RIDDOR report is required only when:
- The accident is work-related
- It results in an injury of a type which is reportable.
You can find more information about RIDDOR via HSE
How and when to seek additional guidance
Additional guidance should be sought from the GP and or Falls Team if there are any concerns that an individual is losing their ability to mobilise after any fall. Also, if there are changes in behaviour that cause concern.
Here are some useful resource links..
Torbay and South Devon NHS have some great videos on Falls Prevention that you can access via this link:
Public Health England have produced guidance for professionals which can be found via this link:
Health and Safety Executive provide resources on Slips and Trips via this link:
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