FALLS
Case Study Patient Falls
Each year, millions of older peopleāthose 65 and olderāfall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year,
Falls are a common and devastating complication of hospital care, particularly in elderly patients.
Ā 1Ā but less than half tell their doctor.Ā 2Ā Ā Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.Ā 3
2015
Treating fall injuries is very costly. Ā In 2015, total medical costs for falls totaled more than $50 billion.1 Ā Because the U.S. population is aging, both the number ofĀ falls and the costs to treat fall injuries are likely to rise.
September 2014
Many people who have experienced the birth of a newborn baby most likely have warmĀ 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.