Mar 6, 2014 | Falls Prevention, Featured Posts, Interior Health (IH)
Patient falls are the highest reported safety event in the province and occur in almost all types of healthcare settings. A comprehensive falls prevention program is widely recognized as the best way to educate healthcare staff, identify patients at risk and implement...
Jan 22, 2014 | Falls Prevention, Featured Posts, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Patients are at risk for falling. Especially patients who are elderly, have cognitive impairment due to head trauma or take multiple medications. Falls can lead to multiple and serious negative outcomes such as long-term pain, extended stay in hospital or, in the...
Oct 16, 2013 | Falls Prevention, Featured Posts, Fraser Health (FH), Seniors / Residential Care
Patient “falls” are the most frequently reported patient safety event in BC PSLS, accounting for nearly 40% of all events reported in our provincial database. Falls can lead to loss of mobility, serious injury or even death, which is why many healthcare facilities...
