Preventing patient falls : establishing a fall intervention program: 2nd
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Janice M Morse
- ناشر : New York : Springer Pub. Co
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2009
- شابک / ISBN : 9780826103901
Description
Preventing patient falls -- Creating a fall intervention program : an overview -- Creating a safe environment : preventing accidental falls -- Monitoring falls in the institution -- Predicting physiological anticipated falls -- Intervention : fall prevention and protection -- Conducting a fall assessment -- Evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
Patient falls continue to be a serious concern within hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. When caring for elderly and disabled patients, a fall prevention program is vital. This authoritative and practical book outlines the process for developing and maintaining a fall prevention program in health care institutions. Morse presents over two decades of research as well as the highly acclaimed Morse Fall Scale, which has been adopted by the VA Hospital System and numerous hospitals around the United States.
