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Fall Prevention for Elderly Living Communities
Falls in older adults are the third leading cause of chronic disability, and a recent study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that deaths from falls are significantly increasing among older adults. Nearly 25,000 people aged 75 and older died as a result of falls in 2016 -- almost three times as many as in 2000.
In the U.S., 30% of older adults experience at least one fall annually, with a particularly high rate (50%) over the age of 80.
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How to Prevent Patient Falls in 10 Steps
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, approximately 700,000 to 1,000,000 people fall in United States hospitals every day. Patients aged 85 and older as well as those who have undergone recent surgery are more likely to be seriously injured if they fall.
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Best Practices Falls Prevention: How to Reduce Risk
Improving patient outcomes in healthcare organizations starts with ensuring a system for best practices falls prevention. The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality estimates that approximately 700,000 to 1,000,000 people fall in hospitals in the United States every year, which equates to fall rates ranging from 2.3 - 7 falls per 1,000 patient days.
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