b'FOCUS ON FALLSThe 4Ps of Intentional Comfort RoundingBurton Manors fall prevention and injury reduction program includes regular check-ins with fall-risk residents. During these rounds, staff assess and address factors that may trigger fall risks, including:Pain - Is the resident experiencing any pain at rest or in movement?Do they require any analgesic/comfort measures?Position - Are they comfortable? Do they need to be turned, repositioned or mobilized?Peri-needs - Do they need to use the toilet or change their briefs/pad?Possessions - Do they have easy access to everything they need, such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, a phone, mobility aids, water or a call bell?Continued monitoring and"Our champions play a crucial role inrequired a foundational shift in how assessments are important to theour efforts," says Martis. "They conductfall risks are identified, addressed and ongoing success of Burton Manorsaudits on the floor, make sure themonitored. As Dr. Frank Welland, BPG implementation. For this reason,falling star logos are displayed, andBurton Manors Medical Director, the home has also tapped various teamverify that all fall prevention measuresobserves, [There has been] a huge members to serve as BPG champions.in our residents\' care plans are beingshift in the culture of the home. These individuals monitor and assessimplemented. Additionally, they provideBurton Manor has excellent program the homes fall prevention measuresvaluable peer-to-peer education, whichcommittees supervised by a nursing and practices, share their insights atproves to be highly effective."leadership team that has helped it monthly falls and restraint committeeexcel in all quality indicators. This has a meetings, and contribute to theAll told, becoming a BPSO for fallhuge impact on improving the quality committee\'s review process. prevention and injury reduction hasof care of our residents.Seniors Housing on aHigher Planemurphypartners.ca/giving-backwww.oltca.com LONG TERM CARE TODAY 55'