Practicing and executing safety is one of the most vital competencies a nurse can provide to his or her patient. Safety is imperative to prevent injuries such as pressure ulcers, as well as injuries that are a result of falling. By implementing meaningful hourly rounds, activating bed or chair alarms, call bells with patients reach, yellow non-skid socks, and yellow armbands, the risk of falling is reduced. In regards to preventing pressure ulcers, patients are encouraged to consume more than seventy-five percent of their meals, including some type of nutritional supplement in-between meals. Turning and repositioning total care patients every two hours is also important. “Nurses are with patients around the clock, they are charged with monitoring
