Implementing a Fall Prevention Program in a Dementia Care Unit
The purpose of this project was to reduce falls and fall-related injuries at a long-term care facility by fostering a safe environment. This project evaluated the feasibility and impact of staff education and hourly purposeful rounding on fall rates in the dementia care unit of a long-term care facility.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Angela N. Jennings, Letha M. Joseph Source Type: research
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