lifestyle. For this reason, facilities must respect
the right to move freely while simultaneously
preventing the risk of potential falls. Facilities
should ensure that a comprehensive and
personalised fall prevention programme is in
place for all residents, and that the latest findings
in the field of medical care are taken into
account. Furthermore, the implementation of
fall prevention measures should be subject to
regular review. In order to minimise the risk of
falls, it may be useful to regularly conduct a
central evaluation of fall analyses and to take
appropriate action where necessary.
available personnel, premises and services in
residential care and nursing homes are all based
on the intended maximum occupancy, overoccupancy must be avoided.
2.2.22 – Dealing with dying and death
In one facility, it was common for dying
residents living in a double room to be moved
out of their previous living environment and into
an alternative room.
Any person who requires care and assistance
has the right to die with dignity. People who are
dying should not be forced to leave their familiar
surroundings.
2.2.21 – Over-occupancy
During its visits, the National Agency observed
over-occupancy in isolated cases. Since the
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