Yellow non-skid socks or slippers on a high fall risk patients will alert staff members to the need for extra care while working with him or her.
Purpose of yellow nonskid socks / slippers
- Provide non-skid footwear to the fall risk patient / resident (i.e., socks / slippers without treads can easily cause a fall on slick floors.
- Serves as a visual reminder to staff of patient's / resident's fall risk status.
- Helps staff to quickly and easily identify any fall risk patient / resident (i.e., yellow colored socks/slippers are easier to spot than a wristband).
How to use yellow nonskid socks/slippers:
- Slippers provide maximum slip protection during ambulation and wheelchair use (i.e., prevents heel from sliding off footrests and offers foot stability during transfers).
- Socks worn in bed prevent feet from sliding away during bed exit transfers. Also beneficial for patients/residents with nocturia/ frequent trips to bathroom (i.e., because of bladder urgency/need to hurry, patients/residents may not use slippers). Socks provide maximum safety is the case of urine loss/wet flooring.
Posted May 2010
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