Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRLAug 13, 20211 minAll Safe Balance PostsFalls, Fall Risk, and Anticoagulants Falls in patients on anticoagulants has been a constant concern for quite some time, puzzling physicians on the weight of risks present....
Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRLAug 11, 20212 minAll Safe Balance Posts“How do we prevent patients from falling” VS “How do I prevent THIS patient from falling”A while ago, I was spending a great deal of time traveling along the east coast of the US (Maryland seems to be my second home as of...
Madeleine WiscombeAug 9, 20212 minHospitals and Health System FallsPatient Education on Fall Prevention in the Hospital/FacilityWhen it comes to fall prevention, you can never spread enough awareness. The amount of elderly and high-risk patients that fall every day...
Sheila BullardJul 28, 20212 minSenior Living, Therapy, Home HealthUnderstanding the Global Impact of Falls on Patients and their FamilyDiscussing the emotional impact fear of falling may have for you or your loved one.
Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRLJul 26, 20212 minAll Safe Balance PostsFalls and their impacts in Surgery CentersSee how fall prevention can extend beyond the walls of a surgery center and have positive effects on a patient post-discharge!
Madeleine WiscombeJul 23, 20211 minHospitals and Health System FallsFalls and Lower Limb DVTsFind out how falls and DVTs are intertwined and identify a solution to tackle the problem head on!
Madeleine WiscombeJul 21, 20211 minUsing Hospital Bed Technology to Reduce FallsExamining fall prevention practices in the hospital using bed technology
Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRLJul 19, 20212 minFalls and the Emergency DepartmentLearn how Safe Balance can prevent falls in and beyond the Emergency Department
John LauerJul 16, 20212 minHospitals and Health System FallsFacility Costs for Falls: An Examination of FiguresExamining the costs for falls in the hospital and solutions to reduce them!
Sheila BullardJul 14, 20211 minFall Prevention in Primary CareA Falls Free Checkup from the NCOAA "Falls Free Checkup" using a simple screening tool that is also incorporated into the Safe Balance program
Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRLJul 12, 20212 minAll Safe Balance PostsFalls in Older Persons: Risk Factors and PreventionA review of prior research that remains applicable today!
Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRLJul 11, 20211 minAll Safe Balance PostsMedications and Fall Risk: Moving Beyond Balance and Generalized WeaknessOften times, people fail to understand that there are many factors associated with falls. While balance and generalized weakness are a...
Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRLApr 13, 20201 minFall Prevention During COVID-19We all understand the unprecedented times we are in and no doubt are all experiencing uncertain circumstances. During this COVID-19...
Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRLApr 3, 20201 minPodiatryPodiatrists a Leading Agent in Fall PreventionA great article in Podiatry Today on the importance of Podiatrists in preventing falls in seniors. "More than one risk factor increases...
Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRLMar 26, 20201 minCurrent Events and MISC TopicsCDC Recommends Pharmacists to Assist in Fall PreventionThe CDC is becomming an everyday resource for citizens across the United States. However, as many do not know, the CDC has initiated a...