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Screen 1 of 9 Introduction
Module 2 · Patient Safety

Your Environment

Your hospital room has features that protect you — and hazards that can cause a fall. This module helps you understand both.

What you'll learn

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Bed height
Why it matters and what to check
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Bathroom safety
The highest-risk room in hospital
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Lighting
Staying safe at night
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Trip hazards
What to watch out for
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Your room is set up to keep you safe
But only if you know what to use — and what to avoid.
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Screen 2 of 9 Bed Height
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Bed Height
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Your feet should touch the floor
When you sit on the edge of the bed, both feet should be flat on the floor — with your hips and knees at a right angle. This is your safe position before standing.
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Too high
Your feet dangle — hard to stand safely. You might slide or fall trying to get down.
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Too low
Hard to push yourself up to standing. Puts strain on your knees and back.
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Just right
Feet flat on the floor. Hips and knees at a right angle. Easy to stand from.
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If it's wrong
Tell your nurse. They will adjust it. Don't change it yourself without checking.
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Beds move during care
Staff often raise your bed to treat you, then lower it again. Check it before you get up — especially if someone has just been in to help you.
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Screen 3 of 9 Bathroom Safety
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Bathroom Safety
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The bathroom is the highest-risk room
Wet floors, small spaces, and the effort of showering all make falls more likely here than anywhere else.
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    Use the grab rails — always
    They are fixed to the wall and can take your weight. Use them every time.
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    Wait until the floor is dry
    After a shower, the floor stays wet. Don't rush. Stand on the mat, dry off, then move.
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    Don't rush
    Urgency is when accidents happen. Press your call button early — before you feel desperate.
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    Ask for help if you're unsure
    A nurse or assistant can stay nearby. You don't have to manage alone.
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Never use a towel rail for balance
They are not designed to hold weight and can pull off the wall. Only use the fixed grab rails.
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Lighting at Night
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Night-time is the highest-risk time
You are groggy, the room is dark, and medications may still be working. Never get up in the dark.
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Turn on your light first
Before you move a single inch, switch on your bedside light.
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Your call button has a light
Keep it within easy reach at all times — especially before you sleep.
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Non-slip socks or shoes
Have them ready before you go to sleep so you don't have to find them in the dark.
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Know where the bathroom is
Check the route to the bathroom while it's still light. Note any steps or obstacles.
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Press your call button before you get up at night
A nurse can walk with you. It only takes a minute and it could prevent a serious fall.
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Screen 5 of 9 Trip Hazards
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Trip Hazards
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Check your floor before you get up
A quick look takes two seconds. It could prevent a serious fall.
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Bags and shoes
Keep them stored away — not on the floor beside your bed.
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Cords and leads
Ask staff to route them safely. Don't try to step over them.
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Spills
Tell a nurse immediately. Don't walk on a wet floor while waiting.
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Clothing on the floor
Easy to miss at night. Keep clothes folded on a chair, not the floor.
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Ask your family to help keep the room tidy
Visitors often leave bags, gifts, or flowers on the floor. A clear floor is a safe floor.
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Screen 6 of 9 True or False?

True or False?

Common beliefs — and what the evidence says.

✗ False
"My bed height doesn't really matter."
✓ True
Bed height is one of the most important modifiable fall risks. BedSet monitors it in real time and alerts nurses when it drifts outside your safe range.
✗ False
"I can use the towel rail if I need to hold onto something in the bathroom."
✓ True
Towel rails are not built to take your weight. They can pull off the wall. Only use fixed grab rails.
✗ False
"A short trip to the bathroom at night doesn't need a light on."
✓ True
Night-time is when most hospital falls happen. Always turn on your light before you move — no exceptions.
✗ False
"My bag on the floor is fine — I know it's there."
✓ True
At night, groggy, and in the dark — you will not remember it. Keep floors clear at all times.
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Screen 7 of 9 Your Actions
Your Safety Habits
Tick each one as you commit to it
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Check the bed height before I get up
Feet flat on the floor. If not, call the nurse.
✓
Use the grab rails every time in the bathroom
Not the towel rail — the fixed wall rails.
✓
Turn on my light before I get up at night
Every time. No exceptions.
✓
Keep my floor clear
Bags, shoes, and clothing off the floor.
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Press my call button before I get up at night
A nurse can walk with me to the bathroom.
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Screen 8 of 9 Quick Quiz
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Quick Quiz
5 questions — tap the best answer
Question 1 of 5 Score: 0
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Screen 9 of 9 Complete
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Module 2 Complete!

You now know how to check your bed height, stay safe in the bathroom, use your lights, and keep your room clear of hazards.

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This module supports your clinical care. Always speak with your nurse or doctor if you have concerns.

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