by Ethel Wills | Dec 12, 2023 | Fall Prevention, Long Term Care, Personal Injury
The Complexity of Elderly Falls in Nursing Homes For personal injury attorneys, differentiating the cause of falls among elderly residents in nursing homes is a task fraught with complexity and nuance. These falls can have devastating consequences, from serious...
by Ethel Wills | Jul 18, 2023 | Fall Prevention
The use of bed rails is often overlooked as a safety measure in nursing homes. One of my first cases as a legal nurse consultant was a fall case in a nursing home. In this case, the bed rails were being used on the bed. The elderly woman had suffered a cerebrovascular...
by Ethel Wills | Mar 22, 2023 | Fall Prevention
Fall prevention is a critical aspect of healthcare that is aimed at reducing the incidence of falls among patients. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are a significant public health issue and are responsible for about 3 million...
by ChauncyneCunningham | Feb 4, 2023 | Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention in Medical Facilities Fall prevention in medical facilities is of significant importance for the patient as well as the health industry. The results of a fall can cause an increase in the length of stay in the facility, increase costs for the patient...
