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FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM PREVENTION OF FALLS IN HOSPITAL IS AN IMPORTANT PATIENT SAFETY MEASURE TO FOLLOW FOR ALL STAFF. WHAT IS A FALL ? Afall is detined according to the facility or hospital policy. FRHG policy defined a fall as a unpleasant experience that involve patient , family or staff and may or may not have side effects or medical consequences or legal actions. FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM Educating J patients (O potential for a >, falling while hospitalized is VERY IMPORTANT. FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM Fall among hospital inpatients are common among confused and elderly patients. Patients who fall incur in serious physical injuries, results in fractures, subdural hematomas, even oi death. EEE

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