NURS 3234 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Mattress, Hollerado, Joint Commission
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Twenty to 30 percent of them will suffer moderate to severe injuries such as lacerations, hip fractures, or head trauma. In fact, the latest cdc data shows that annually 2. 4 million non-fatal falls are treated in emergency departments, with almost 725,000 patients being hospitalized. This research also notes that about 23,000 older adults die each year as a result of their falls. It is estimated that in a typical year, between. 50 and 75 percent of all residents fall, although that number may be higher as many incidents are unreported. Often, a single resident will fall more than once. About 1,800 elders in these facilities will die annually as a result of these injuries. In hospitals, between 3 and 20 percent of inpatients fall at least once during their stay. 30 to 50 percent will result in injuries such as fracture, brain trauma, or hemorrhage. Falls can result in disability, functional decline, and reduce quality of life.
