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What are the 5 safety checkpoints that should be observed before leaving a patient or resident in bed?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 36 million older adults fall each year, with falls being the leading cause of injury-related deaths for this demographic. Implementing the 5 safety checkpoints that should be observed before leaving a patient or resident in bed is a critical strategy to mitigate this risk and ensure patient well-being.