Department Statistical Report

Bernalillo County Falls Prevention

( 1st Jul, 2023 - 30th Aug, 2025 )

Survey conducted for:

Bernalillo County Fire Department

Bernalillo County Fire Department Falls Prevention

90 participants have taken the survey. Below are results for the survey.

Int. & Ext. Stairs & Steps

Are all stairs and steps (Interior & Exterior), in good repair, uncluttered, and have adequate hand rails?

  • 83 : yes
  • 17 : no
  • 0 : na

Do you turn on the light before you use your interior or exterior stairs?

  • 74 : yes
  • 26 : no
  • 0 : na

Floors

Are there electrical wires, papers, books, shoes or piles of stuff on the floor?

  • 46 : yes
  • 54 : no
  • 0 : na

Do you have throw rugs on the floor?

  • 57 : yes
  • 43 : no
  • 0 : na

Kitchen

Are the things you use often on high shelves?

  • 43 : yes
  • 57 : no
  • 0 : na

Do you wipe up spilled liquids right away?

  • 89 : yes
  • 11 : no
  • 0 : na

Bedrooms

Can you easily turn a light on in bed and is there good lighting from your bed to the bathroom?

  • 80 : yes
  • 20 : no
  • 0 : na

Do you take your time and get up slowly after sitting or after you lie down?

  • 66 : yes
  • 34 : no
  • 0 : na

Bathrooms

Do you need support when you get in and out of the tub/shower or up from the toilet?

  • 37 : yes
  • 63 : no
  • 0 : na

Exercise

Do you exercise regularly?

  • 81 : yes
  • 19 : no
  • 0 : na

Shoes

Do you wear shoes both inside and outside of your home?

  • 63 : yes
  • 37 : no
  • 0 : na

Health and Medicine

Have you recently had your eyes checked and reviewed your medications with your doctor?

  • 68 : yes
  • 32 : no
  • 0 : na