Bed alarm did not sound when patient got out of bed.Safety precautions noted in chart prior to event: bed alarm on, bed in lowest position, call bell within reach.Patient was found on floor unresponsive by tech.Pool of blood was noted around base of head.No pulse, code called.As nurse pushed bed out of way, then the bed alarm sounded.Team worked on patient for about 20 minutes, then called.Patient was noted to be a fall risk.Less than 12 hours since last fall risk assessment.Fall risk assessment prior to fall: 9.Risk factors, post-op c1-c2 fracture following mva two weeks prior, weakness, impaired functional status, gait deficit, mobility limitation, balance deficit, impulsive, non-compliant, would not wear c-collar.Floor surface was dry.No restraints at time.No autopsy performed.Stryker rep came and inspected the bed for issues.They submitted their report to the quality team for investigation.Results pending.
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