Preventing Patient Falls: A Systematic Approach From the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare Project. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Preventing Patient Falls: A Systematic Approach From the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare Project. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published October 2016

Preventing Patient Falls: A Systematic Approach From the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare Project.

Chicago, IL: Health Research & Educational Trust; October 2016.

Falls are a common hazard among both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. This report summarizes the results of a collaborative to identify and address the root causes of falls in hospitals and provides case studies from the participating organizations to illustrate their experiences during the initiative.

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