Newborn Falls in Pennsylvania: An Analysis of Recent Events and a Review of Prevention Strategies
Despite increasing recognition of the potential risks associated with in-hospital newborn falls among health professionals, new parents are frequently unaware of the possibility of dropping their newborn, especially in the hospital. Although most newborn falls do not result in lasting harm to the ne...
Main Authors: | Elizabeth Kukielka, Susan C. Wallace |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Patient Safety Authority
2019-12-01
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Series: | Patient Safety |
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Online Access: | https://patientsafetyj.com/index.php/patientsaf/article/view/161 |
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