Deanna Gray-Micel R. Elizabeth Capezut J. William Lawso
Falls are a widespread public health problem, affecting many age groups from children through older adults, from public to patient settings. In the healthcare setting, all persons involved in the delivery of healthcare - from administration through hands-on healthcare providers and professionals - have a responsibility for providing patient safety in preventing falls. This shared goal and responsibility for providing patient safety and in preventing falls. This shared goal and responsibility for fall prevention (and management) is echoed in the Joint Commission Standards - affecting all...
Falls are a widespread public health problem, affecting many age groups from children through older adults, from public to patient settings. In the he...