This customizable document, Patient Age-Related Hazards, is taken from MCN Healthcare’s Ambulatory Services Environment of Care Manual. For more than 20 years, MCN has been the health care industry’s leading provider of policy and procedure templates, forms, competencies and other compliance tools.

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Here is some sample content from Patient Age-Related Hazards:

	POLICY: In order to ensure a safe environment for patients of all ages the following procedures shall be followed by the affected departments. PROCEDURE: Pediatric Patients: Bed and crib siderails shall remain up and bed left in lowest possible position when patient is not under direct care of nurse or attendant. Nets shall be placed for safety at the top of all cribs. Parents shall be at bedside whenever practical. Pillows shall be firm and should offer support. Light plastic wrappings are never permitted on sheets and pillows. Children receiving heat treatments of any kind shall be...
Second excerpt:
	...Elderly Patients: Siderails shall remain up on all beds used for patients with altered levels of consciousness. These patients shall be observed closely when sitting in chairs or wheelchairs. Exam rooms and halls shall be kept especially clear of furniture or equipment that may lead to falls. Floors are to be kept clean and dry and lighting shall be adequate and will not cause a glare. Beds shall remain in the lowest position and call buttons within easy reach at all times. Encourage...