ASSIGNMENT : Fall Prevention in the Acute Care Setting: Compliance and Patient Education

Clinical/Organizational Problem
Falls are a common but devastating complication in-hospital acute care settings, particularly among elderly patients. Research shows that falls occur at a rate of 3-5 per 1000 patient days (Weil, 2015). A study conducted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shows that 700,000 to 1 million hospitalized patients fall each year (Weil, 2015). Patient falls in the healthcare organization are an issue of concern that needs…