Cost effectiveness of a medical vigilance system to reduce patient falls
2007
Nursing Economic$
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 25
Pages 333-338, 352
Author(s): Spetz, J., Jacobs, J., Hatler, C.
Patient falls refer to patients’ unplanned descent to the floor with or without injuries to the patients. Patient falls are a leading cause of injuries and death and contribute to healthcare cost increase. The prevention of patient falls is especially important in certain patients and settings such as post-neurosurgery units where patients are often confused. A variety of fall-prevention programs have been implemented by many hospitals. Some of such programs include environmental modifications in addition to educational and operation al changes.
Added October 2012
Height of hospital beds and inpatient falls: a threat to patient safety
2007
The Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 37
Pages 537-538
Author(s): Tzeng, H.-M., Yin, C.-Y.
Added October 2012
Falls--where do we stand?
2007
Missouri Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 104
Pages 63-7
Author(s): Morley, J.E.
Added October 2012
The Road Ahead: The Need to Clarify and Re-Conceptualize Healing Environments
2007
Environmental Design Research Association
Conference Proceedings
Author(s): Kuo, N., Hui, C.
Added October 2012