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Fall Prevention in Health Care

Aug 04, 2014 by ArtiModi

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Many people in health care are involved in fall prevention. Consider how these members of the healthcare team interact to maintain a safe environment. The nurse assesses risk factors for falls, documents the care plan and performs the procedures needed [...]

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Medical malpractice

Falls: The Cost in Dollars and Lives

Jul 28, 2014 by ArtiModi

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Inpatient falls and fall-related injuries continue to be the largest category of reported incidents in the acute care setting. Medical malpractice attorneys are frequently involved in litigating cases of falls. They are a frequent cause of lawsuits for both acute [...]

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Personal injury

Falls and Premises Liability

Jul 24, 2014 by ArtiModi

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Fall Liability Although people of any age may fall, the elderly are at highest risk for serious injury. Studies have shown that 30 to 60 percent of people who live in the community fall each year. Landlords, property owners, business [...]

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Damages

Patient Falls: The Critical Role of Post Fall Assessment in a Head Injury

Jul 21, 2014 by ArtiModi

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When a patient falls within a healthcare environment, the actions of the staff members can be critical. They can make the difference between life and death, between the patient getting a prompt evaluation for injuries or a delay in treatment, [...]

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Expert witness Medical errors

How an Expert Witness Evaluates Liability for Falls

Dec 16, 2013 by ArtiModi

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How Expert Witness Evaluate Liability for Falls? Many states have regulations that govern who is qualified to act as a liability expert. A combination of recent or current clinical practice that matches the clinical setting where the fall occurred, excellent [...]

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Fall Prevention in Health Care

Falls and Premises Liability

Patient Falls: The Critical Role of Post Fall Assessment in a Head Injury

How an Expert Witness Evaluates Liability for Falls

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