Around the World in 16 Ways: Searching Internationally for Fall Prevention Strategies
Pennsylvania fall rates have remained relatively steady over the past six years, ranging from 3.09–3.33 falls per 1,000 patient days. Other studies estimate that hospital falls occur at a rate of 3.56 per 1,000 patient days and 700,000 to 1 million patients fall each year. Falls in Pennsylvania con...
Main Authors: | Caitlyn Allen, Susan C. Wallace |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Patient Safety Authority
2020-09-01
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Series: | Patient Safety |
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Online Access: | https://patientsafetyj.com/index.php/patientsaf/article/view/313 |
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