FALLS

• Case Study: Patient Falls and Dies After Multiple Missteps in Care | MedPro Group

Case Study Patient Falls

Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year,

• Falls | PSNet (ahrq.gov)

Falls are a common and devastating complication of hospital care, particularly in elderly patients.

• Important Facts about Falls | Home and Recreational Safety | CDC Injury Center

 ¹ but less than half tell their doctor. ²  Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. ³

• Costs of Falls Among Older Adults
  

2015
Treating fall injuries is very costly.  In 2015, total medical costs for falls totaled more than $50 billion.1  Because the U.S. population is aging, both the number of falls and the costs to treat fall injuries are likely to rise.

• Keeping Your Newborn Baby Safe from Falls While in the Hospital

September 2014

Many people who have experienced the birth of a newborn baby most likely have warm  thoughts of going to see the baby in the hospital and holding the baby for the first time. However, accidents can happen while families are bonding with their newborn baby while in the hospital.

 

 

Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education and Advocacy (CPSEA) is dedicated to raising awareness about patient safety through education, advocacy, and support.

We envision a world in which the patient's voice is heard and no one is harmed by healthcare.