The article by Cho et al 1 in the current issue of BMJ Quality and Safety addresses the persistent and debilitating problem ...

This postfall assessment should include a history of the fall and the events and circumstances preceding it. The history is gathered with a combination of the patient's report (if possible ...

Fall Prevention in Cognitively Impaired Older People ... such as specialist geriatric postoperative management. Multimedia patient education with/without allied health follow-up has not been ...

Falls can be prevented, especially in a hospital setting. This course provides tools to implement a fall prevention program, including infrastructure, assessments and processes, fall reduction tips, ...

When it comes to patient care, the bed is not just a place to sleep—it plays a vital role in the healing process. Hospital beds are designed to offer comfort, safety, and convenience, significantly ...

Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also cover fall prevention programs. As we age, natural changes in our nervous system can affect our vision, hearing, balance, and movement. Along with ...

Just one wrong step can change a life. It doesn’t take much—a bit of clutter on the floor, a misjudged step, or a slight slip ...

UConn John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington deployed telesitter carts in the hospital rooms of patients in November as part of fall-prevention efforts. The devices helped prevent two falls on the ...

The 2023-2024 Patient Safety Award and Grant centered on fall prevention, which is one of Lafayette Surgical Specialty ...