Pediatric falls in hospital settings represent a significant yet largely preventable patient safety challenge. Falls can result in pain, injury and prolonged hospital stays, while also imposing ...

Falls are a common occurrence among older adults, with one in four individuals over the age of 65 experiencing a fall each year. These falls can lead to a range of injuries, including broken bones and ...

Data from more than 750 hospitals indicate the most effective tool to reduce inpatient falls is sensor technology, according to a Sept. 10 report from Sg2, a Vizient company. Fall-prevention sensor ...

DeTar Healthcare System is working to counter common misconceptions regarding falls in older adults for Fall Prevention Week, Sept. 22-26. DeTar challenges adults and their families to combat ...

Falls are a serious public health problem globally, particularly in acute care hospitals, where hospitalized patients are at high risk for falls and may experience adverse outcomes such as prolonged ...

Every year, 3 million seniors are treated in the emergency room for fall injuries. And, falling once doubles someone’s chances of falling again.

WYNNEWOOD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's long history of invention and innovation is thriving within a suburban hospital system. A veteran nurse just received a U.S. patent to prevent a major ...