Following a fall incident, Lambton House implemented immediate actions: mandatory full documentation of falls, visual checks by senior staff, recording of observations (O2 sats, pulse, BP, temp, resps), contacting appropriate medical personnel, and following documented advice. Senior staff received supervision on communication and documentation. (AI summary)
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In response to your report in relation to S Gibson, dated the 27/10/2022, the following actions have been implemented with immediate effect Any witnessed or unwitnessed fall must be fully documented. The service user is to be visually checked by the senior care manager on duty. All observations are to be completed and recorded (O2 sats, Pulse, BP, Temp, Resps). The appropriate medical persons are to be contacted at the time and informed of witnessed/unwitnessed fall. (999, 111, Recovery at Home, GP.) All observations will be passed over to the relevant clinician for advice. The advice given will be documented and followed. The above actions must be followed in the event of any fall. All senior members of staff will receive a supervision on the importance of communication and documentation. They have also received a copy of the above actions. Regards
Registered Manager Lambton House New Lambton Fencehouses Houghton le Spring DH4 6DE