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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/h-w99jVsodSL33kV2h2_qW
April 17, 2018 - In 2014, 28.7% of community-dwelling adults 65 years or
older reported falling, resulting in 29 million … adults in the United States.1 In 2014, 28.7% of com-
munity-dwelling adults 65 years or older reported falling … who have previously fallen
and fear falling again. … Effects of a multicomponent cognitive behavioral
group intervention on fear of falling and activity
avoidance … Effect of cholecalciferol plus calcium on falling in
ambulatory older men and women: a 3-year
randomized
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-assessment-one-determinant-falls-risk
July 24, 2013 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Medication assessment: one determinant of falls risk. … Citation Text:
Medication assessment: one determinant of falls risk. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. … system, this article describes which medication classes were most frequently associated with patient falls … Cite
Citation
Citation Text:
Medication assessment: one determinant of falls … The Topic
Risk Managers
Quality and Safety Professionals
Medication Safety
Patient Falls
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/jones2-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - With all other factors being equal, the odds of falling
unassisted were 2.55 times greater for a patient … Identifying a gait belt as an intervention decreases the
odds patients falling unassisted. … Odds Ratios for Patient and System Factors Associated with Increased Odds of Falling
Unassisted
Patient … Patient and Caregiver Perceptions of Being Safe from Falling
in the Hospital.
2. … Fear of falling and fall-related efficacy in relationship to
functioning among community-living elders
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B. … Training Materials (Appendix Contents)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
The Falls … Patient Safety (TRIPS)
FAX Alert
Falls Assessment
Falls Assessment Cue Sheet
Mobility and Transfer … , Why Falls Happen, Spanish
Pre and Posttests for Inservice #2, How to Reduce Falls, Spanish
Appendix … #2, How to Reduce Falls in Nursing Facilities
Appendix B19: Handout for Inservice #1, Why Falls Happen
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44441/psn-pdf
August 26, 2015 - Preventing Falls With Injury. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-falls-injury
Patient falls are preventable and can be addressed … toolkit
provides a process to help health care organizations determine factors that contribute to falls … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-falls-injury
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fall-prevention-acute-care-hospitals-randomized-trial … inpatient-fall-prevention-programs-patient-safety-strategy-systematic-review
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/primary-care-relevant-interventions-prevent-falling-older-adults-systematic-evidence-review
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-wearable-fall-prevention-system-veterans-health-administration-hospital
October 19, 2022 - Preventing patient falls in hospital settings is a patient safety priority . … by more than 50% among patients determined to be at high-risk of falling. … July 10, 2024
The impact of adding a 2-way video monitoring system on falls and costs … April 24, 2024
Remote patient monitoring improves patient falls and reduces harm. … View More
See More About The Topic
Hospitals
Nurse Care
Patient Falls
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-who-falls-its-always-trade
February 17, 2011 - Commentary
The patient who falls: "It's always a trade-off." … The patient who falls: "It's always a trade-off". … Through a case study, this article reviews evidence on risk factors for and interventions to reduce falls … The patient who falls: "It's always a trade-off". … Related Resources From the Same Author(s)
Medicare nonpayment, hospital falls
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/fallsprev/fallpxreports.pptx
October 01, 2017 - Training
Introduction to Falls Reports
Falls Prevention
Electronic Reports
Electronic Reports
Falls … October 2017
On-Time Falls Prevention
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6
Falls High-Risk Report
Provides a weekly snapshot summary … of facility residents at highest risk of falling
Enables staff to be more proactive, consistent, and … Prevention
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Falls High-Risk Report
How many residents triggered for highest risk of falling? … and percentage of falls that have occurred for residents with each risk factor included in the Falls
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/falls-prevention-in-older-adults-interventions
April 17, 2018 - adults in the United States. 1 In 2014, 28.7% of community-dwelling adults 65 years or older reported falling … who have previously fallen and fear falling again. … The history of falls and the association of the timed up and go test to falls and near-falls in older … Effects of a multicomponent cognitive behavioral group intervention on fear of falling and activity avoidance … Effect of cholecalciferol plus calcium on falling in ambulatory older men and women: a 3-year randomized
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/falls-prevention-in-older-adults-interventions-2018
April 17, 2018 - adults in the United States. 1 In 2014, 28.7% of community-dwelling adults 65 years or older reported falling … who have previously fallen and fear falling again. … The history of falls and the association of the timed up and go test to falls and near-falls in older … Effects of a multicomponent cognitive behavioral group intervention on fear of falling and activity avoidance … Effect of cholecalciferol plus calcium on falling in ambulatory older men and women: a 3-year randomized
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www.monahrq.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.innovations.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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teamstepps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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patientregistry.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11