One company blazing a trail is Palarum, an Ohio-based startup that’s taking the concept of a security badge in new directions. While traditional ID badges are geared toward protecting facilities from intruders, Palarum is focused on protecting hospital patients from injury…
Falls represent a leading cause of preventable injury in hospitals and a frequently reported serious adverse event. Hospitalization is associated with an increased risk for falls and serious injuries including hip fractures, subdural hematomas, or even death…
AN INNOVATIVE E-TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION TO PREVENT FALLS Within acute care settings, falls persist as one of the most common and potentially devastatingcomplications of healthcare. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality estimates that asmany as 1 million hospitalized individuals fall each year, corresponding to between three and fivefalls per 1,000 patient days.1
Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.
Many patient falls result in moderate to severe injuries. View the video to learn out how the Center for Transforming Healthcare is working to increase safety among fall-risk patients.
Falling is NOT a normal part of aging. There are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Answer 12 questions to learn more.
Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls are costly—in dollars and in quality of life. However, falling is not an inevitable part of aging. Through practical lifestyle adjustments, evidence-based programs, and community partnerships, the number…
Falls are a common cause of injury, both within and outside of health care settings. According to the CDC, in 2013, falls among older adults cost the U.S. health care system $34 billion in direct medical costs.
