According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1,800 older adults living in nursing homes dies each year from fall-related injuries.
Those nursing home residents who survive a fall often suffer hip fractures and head injuries that leave them permanently disabled.
Assessing residents for their risk of fall and proper training of staff can lower the risk for falls and fall injuries.
- Falls
- Bedsores
- Neglect & Abuse
- Medication Errors