Remember to HALT SLIPS in older patients
HALT SLIPS is a useful mnemonic device to help prevent falls in older patients:
- Home safety
- Ask about falls at least yearly
- Look for and treat vitamin D deficiency
- Treat osteoarthritis
- Stop or reduce problem medications
- Look for orthostatic hypotension
- Immobility must be avoided; promote exercise
- Prevent and treat osteoporosis
- Stop pain wherever possible
— Kathy Kemle, PA-C, Augusta, Ga. (154-14)
