This article reviews common study designs and the evidence for various hospital fall prevention interventions. There is a need for more rigorous research on fall prevention in the hospital …

Aug 4, 2025 · The purpose of the guide is to help hospitals integrate fall prevention programs into clinical practice. View our Best Practices guide, fact sheet and additional resources below.

Mar 23, 2025 · Reducing fall risks requires a proactive approach that includes staff training, patient assessments, and environmental safety measures. This article outlines effective …

Fall prevention involves managing a patient‘s underlying fall risk factors (e.g., problems with walking and transfers, medication side effects, confusion, frequent toileting needs) and …

ation. As part of the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare preventing falls with injury project, seven U.S. hospitals started the journey of using Robust Process …

Falls remain a common and debilitating problem in hospitals worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of falls prevention interventions on falls rates and the risk of falling in …

Sep 19, 2024 · Evidence Based Best Practices for Fall Reduction − Fall Risk screening using an evidence-based Fall Risk Assessment Tool appropriate for the care setting − Implementation …

Mar 1, 2025 · This literature review examines critical risk factors for inpatient falls and evaluates various prevention strategies. It underscores the need for a comprehensive …

This toolkit, developed through an AHRQ Patient Safety Learning Lab, consists of a formal risk assessment and tailored plan of care for each patient. The toolkit has reduced falls by 25 …

CDC’s STEADI initiative provides tools based on an established clinical guideline to screen older adults for fall risk, assess fall risk factors, and intervene to reduce fall risk.