Unit-level Time Trends in Inpatient Fall Rates of US Hospitals

He J, Dunton N, Staggs V. | Med Care | 2012

Background:

Little is known about the recent development of the quality of nursing care.

Objective:

To examine trends in the rate of total inpatient falls, one of the nursing-sensitive quality indicators, in US hospitals.

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Care Settings: Acute Care

Clinical Focus: Fall Prevention

Content Type: Journal Articles