Med Surg Exam 1
Joint Commission
➢ Accrediting body for healthcare facilities
➢ Publishes the National Patient Safety Goals
Developing factors that affect safety
➢ Infants/toddlers
MVA’s are leading cause of
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Med Surg Exam 1
Joint Commission
➢ Accrediting body for healthcare facilities
➢ Publishes the National Patient Safety Goals
Developing factors that affect safety
➢ Infants/toddlers
MVA’s are leading cause of death for children ages 1-3
Drowning, chocking (highest 6 months-3 yrs), SIDS
➢ Preschoolers
MVA’s are major cause of accidental death
Drowning, fries, poisoning
Falls are major cause of nonfatal injuries >3 years old
➢ School age
MVA’s are major cause of accidental death
Falls are major concern for nonfatal injuries
Injuries are often related to sports, skateboarding, bicycle riding and playground injuries.
Injuries outside of the home by other people increases (ex:
abductions)
➢ Adolescent
MVA’s leading cause of accidental death
Homicides associated with alcohol and drugs
Sports and recreational injuries including diving and drowning incidents
Peak for physical, sensory and psychomotor abilities gives them
strength and confidence, yet they lack wisdom and judgement of adults
➢ Adult
35-54 years of age, unintentional poisoning causes more deaths that MVA’s
Workplace injuries
Injuries related to lifestyle include: alcohol abuse, stress, carelessness, abuse, decline in strength and stamina.
➢ Older Adult
Physiological changes start to occur
Reduced muscle strength, joint mobility, slowing of reflexes, decreased ability to respond to stimuli, sensory loss (hearing and vision)
These changes increase risks for falls, burns, car accidents and other injuries (falls are the most common 65+)
Individual risk factors for injury
➢ Lifestyle
Smoking, alcohol abuse, risk-taking behaviors
➢ Cognitive awareness
Confusion due to stress and loss of short-term memory
➢ Sensory and perceptual status
Loss of senses
➢ Impaired communication
Impaired strength with problems in mobility, balance and endurance
➢ Physical and emotional well-being
Reduced physical stamina and depression
➢ Safety awareness
Reduced cognitive awareness
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