Acute Fracture Neck of Femur Among Inpatients: Severe Injuries Which Need to be Taken Seriously

Conclusion Accurate fall risk assessments and adequate patient supervision are essential to minimize risks of falls, as the inpatient FNOF is linked to a higher mortality rate than patients injured in the community. A standardized method of analyzing such incidents and dissemination of the results of investigation are also required to reduce the risk of similar incidents from occurring within the hospital environment.
Source: Journal of Patient Safety - Category: Health Management Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research