Fall prevention in hospitals
Introduction and scope
Preventing falls among patients in a healthcare settings requires a multifaceted approach, and the recognition, evaluation and prevention of patient falls are significant challenges. Currently available research and data on fall prevention are from long-term care settings; however, much is applicable for all healthcare settings.
This Web site provides a summary of the issues, strategies and tools to
define and measure falls, identify risks and target prevention strategies. Each
fall prevention program is likely in a different stage of development, whether
initiating a new program or expanding or improving an existing program.
Relevant topics
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Tools & resources to enhance your program
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