The Joint Commissions has published Sentinel Event Alert on preventing falls and fall-related injuries in healthcare facilities, particularly among elderly and frail patients.
The alert features a guide that includes:
- Information on The Joint Commission's Sentinel Event database
- Recommended actions to help prevent falls
- Additional fall prevention tools and resources
To access the guide, click here.
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