MPIE Risk Management GEM 2023 (Volume IV): Patient Falls and Resources
Despite safety strategies, falls continue to increase and significantly impact patient safety and medical malpractice claims. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), between 700,000 to 1,000,000 patients experience a fall in the hospital each year.[1] Patient falls are increasing in frequency, severity, and cost. Although all patient falls may not be preventable, […]