LOURDES Hospital has taken part in the Clinical Excellence Commission's NSW Falls Prevention program, which launched last Wednesday.
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Launched on a day where many released their inner trickster, the program itself went along with the laughs and nicknamed their day, April Falls Day.
Staff and community members gathered for an information session followed by a morning tea in the courtyard area.
The program highlights the importance of remaining active to keep muscles strong and joints mobile.
Program leader Lorraine Lovit said people with confusion were at a higher risk of falling over.
The program has developed resources to help promote better care for patients with confusion and prevent them falling over.
Ms Lovitt said it was important to find the reason for the patient's confusion as the first step.
Then, the interventions could be put into place to help prevent a fall, by consulting the patient, family and carers.
"Signs of confusion can be sudden and can fluctuate," she said.
"There may also be signs of increased agitation, disorientation or changes in the level of consciousness."
A fall could lead to long term hospital stays, loss of independence, the need for supported care and in some cases mature death.
For more information on falls prevention, visit www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/program/falls-prevention/april-falls-day-2015