Fall scene investigation: A proactive approach to fall prevention.

摘要

FALLS AMONG hospitalized patients continue to be a problem. The Joint Commission has established a National Patient Safety Goal that mandates accredited organizations will "reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have labeled hospital-acquired falls as "never events"-preventable incidents that should never occur in a clinical care setting. Facilities will no longer be reimbursed for patient injuries resulting from such falls. These initiatives are catalysts for healthcare facilities to strengthen their fall prevention programs.