Wynnewood, PA — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent for a device invented by Barbara Wadsworth, DNP, RN, FAAN, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Main ...

Dangerous trips and slips can happen to anyone, but they can often be averted by taking a few common-sense steps.

The standard response to a resident fall in a skilled nursing facility or hospital has typically been a familiar, reactive ...

Life Assure reports that while falls are the leading risk for older adults, overlooked dangers like traffic injuries and ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury for people 65 and older, but the factors that lead to falls can start much earlier. The risk of falling in a given year doubles with every additional related ...

A fall can happen to anyone, anytime. But if you have osteoporosis, even a minor fall can be enough to cause a fracture. The riskiest area for a fall isnt necessarily an uneven sidewalk or a grocery ...

ECRI urges leaders take a balanced fall prevention approach using systems-based strategies and human factors engineering to improve patient safety.

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This story was produced by Amy Ramirez-Leal and distributed by Next Net. Millions of people end up in the ER every year because of accidents that could have been prevented. The results are often ...