Patient died in fall despite warning, coroner told

Hospital staff were warned several times that a patient was unsteady before he fell and suffered a catastrophic brain injury, ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Study ties higher nurse turnover to more patient falls

A study finds higher nurse turnover significantly raises patient falls in U.S. acute care units, highlighting workforce stability's role in safety.
Becker's Hospital Review

Guthrie cuts patient falls by 87% with virtual care

Guthrie cuts patient falls by 87% using its AI-powered virtual care center, improving safety and reducing emergency department time.
Morning Call PA

Hospital safety reports: St. Luke’s failed to protect patient from fall, LVHN missed medication

St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus didn’t do enough to prevent a patient from falling and injuring their head, a report from the Pennsylvania Department of Health shows. Two reports from the ...

Lucas County hospital fall case heads to high court

The key question is whether the hospital can be held responsible if individual employees weren’t sued in time.
Becker's ASC

7 facts on patient falls

Healthcare facilities around the country are implementing different protocols to limit the number of patient falls, which may result in injury and readmission. 1. Hundreds of thousands of patients ...