Fall Prevention in Hospitalized Patients

Publication date: April 2014 Source:Hospital Medicine Clinics, Volume 3, Issue 2 Author(s): Ericka E. Tung , James S. NewmanTeaser Falls are a frequent, dreaded occurrence among inpatients and often lead to serious health consequences and substantial economic burden. Inpatient falls are a core measure of patient safety and quality care. This review guides hospital practitioners in the assessment and intervention of the individual patient and outlines the key steps required for the development of a hospital-wide fall prevention program.

Source: Hospital Medicine Clinics - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research