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The Falls Management Program

Table 3. FMP Fall Response

The Fall Response chart shows the following progression: Fall. First 24 hours: 1. Evaluate and Monitor Resident, 2. Invesitgate Circumstances, 3. Record Circumstances, Resident Outcome and Staff Response, 4. Fax Alert to Primary Care Provider, 5. Immediate Intervantion. 1 to 7 days: 6. Falls Assessment, 7. Care Plan Development. 1 to 6 months: 8. Monitor Implementation and Resident Response.

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