Fall Prevention Journal of Nursing
Post-Fall Care Nursing Algorithm
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Post-Fall care practices are an integral aspect to patient care. As we care for older adults it is important to consider post-fall care practices.
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Haddon’s Matrix and Falls Prevention
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Haddon’s Matrix is an injury prevention tool that has been utilized for analyzing and preventing injuries related to auto accidents, snowboarding, and water safety, among others. A review of the literature revealed no use of Haddon’s matrix with regard to patient falls investigation or prevention. The purpose of this brief communication is to introduce the potential utility of the matrix for falls prevention and investigation.
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Preventing Falls in the Elderly Long Term Care Facilities
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The elderly long-term care population is at increase risk for falls and fall related injuries. The implementation of a fall prevention program is important for ensuring resident safety. Systematically assessing residents’ risk for falls and implementing appropriate fall prevention interventions can reduce the number of falls in the elderly long-term care residents.
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Videos, Bells and Whistles; Fall Risk or Injury Prevention?
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The term “Never Event” is not friendly. Never events consist of 28 occurrences on a list of inexcusable outcomes in a healthcare setting. They are defined as "adverse events that are serious, largely preventable, and of concern to both the public and healthcare providers for the purpose of public accountability.
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