Fall Prevention in Nursing homes

Fall Prevention in Nursing homes Name Tutor Institution Date Fall Prevention in Nursing homes Abstract: Falls and fall related injuries have placed the life of many people under the long-term care in nursing homes. Therefore, a fall prevention program is an inevitable cause in the enhancement of a safe environment within these residences. This paper will review clinical practice guideline recommendations that will facilitate the implementation of the protection program. The paper seeks to address some of the risks that affect the elderly and the sick people that reside in the health facilities. Further, the program looks at different strategies that are being applied in eradicating these risks. Introduction: Studies indicate that a typical nursing facility experiences approximately between 100 and 200 falls annually (George 2009). Most of these falls have been fatal, thus leading to deaths and injuries, a factor that has made people residing in these homes extremely vulnerable. Somewhat terrifying is that these homes were developed with the intent of enhancing safety and a tranquil ending to the elderly, only to subject them to sudden demises. Safeguarding the safety and health of these people is thus very important. This will improve the credibility and respect granted to these homes. Essentially, there will be good results for all parties due to the financial returns and high level of safety to the elderly. The significance of these nursing homes is to create a good chance for these people to have a home far away from home. According to the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA), falls have resulted to deaths, bad injuries, and paralyses amongst the elderly. Agency for healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) specifies that people beyond 65 years of age are most vulnerable to falls with these health facilities. The organization also pointed out that 10% of the total emergency visits from nursing homes resulted from falls. Deaths from falls within ...