Know the Facts on Patient Falls

Know the Facts on Patient Falls

Patient falls are one of the most common and costliest Hospital Acquired Conditions in the United States. Curious about how many patient falls occur in the United States each year? This infographic details the facts and figures on patient falls and what facilities can do to limit future falls.

Here are a few highlights from the infographic:

· 84% of all patient incidents in the hospital are falls

· 30% of patient falls result in serious injury, which can include fractures, dislocations, or brain injuries

·Treating a fall patient costs hospitals 60% more than any other patient condition  

 

 

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CHG Hospital Beds specializes in low hospital beds that are designed to prevent patient falls and related injuries within acute care environments. We are focused on patient and nurse safety and deliver innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers.

 

For more information on fall prevention or to set up a risk-free trial of CHG Hospital Beds contact us today at info@chgbeds.com or 866-516-5446.