It symbolizes patients who are considered “high risk” for falls. It can be placed on the outside door of patient's room or at the head of the bed of the patient.
This alerts the staff so that they can better determine how to care for you. Your bed rails may be raised for your protection — even if you are awake — and special care will be taken when you are walking or getting out of bed.
Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it's important. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions — and sometimes the medications used to treat those conditions — make falls more likely. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults.
Still, fear of falling doesn't need to rule your life. Instead, consider these six simple fall-prevention strategies shared by Mayoclinic.org.