Using Communication to Decrease Falls in the Hospitalized Elderly Population
Abstract
The hospitalized elderly is a population that faces many challenges. These challenges can significantly impact their safety. One concern is the unplanned descent to the floor or a fall. MCN Healthcare blog states 700,000 to one million patients fall in hospitals across the United States each year. The MCN Healthcare blog indicates that one- third of these falls could be prevented. The Center of Transforming Healthcare Project released some staggering statics that depict the consequences of falls for the elderly patient: 11,000 fatal falls occur each year, the average cost of a fall is $14,056, 30-35 percent of patients who fall sustain an injury, and injuries result in 6.3 additional hospital days.
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