Patient Falls Top List of Sentinel Events
The Joint Commission 2024 study says falls account for 49% of all reported sentinel events.
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“Cutting minutes into seconds”
WQRC/12 features schools using Palarum SmartBadge to quickly alert staff of potential danger on school grounds
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Palarum School SafetyBadge Featured on Ohio TV News
“Local company transforms medical technology to help schools,” reports WCPO/25
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Palarum’s New SmartBadge Designed to Enhance School Safety
Badge alert notifies nearby teachers and admins about safety emergency on school grounds
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Patient Falls Lengthen Hospital Stays
Study recommends fall prevention measures early in hospitalization
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Workplace violence a “global issue” among healthcare workers.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health study cites verbal and physical abuse incidence among 10,821 workers
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NCOA Research: The Facts on Preventing Falls for Adults Age 65+
More than one in four Americans age 65+ fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Americans. Information from NCOA (National Council on Aging) offers facts, tools, and fall prevention strategies to help keep you safe.
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The ROI of Patient Fall Prevention
A study published in the Journal of Nursing Administration assesses the cost savings associated with implementing nursing approaches to prevent in-hospital falls.
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CDC/STEADI: Falls Are a Major Threat for Your Patients
More than 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for nonfatal fall injuries each year. Medicare costs for fall injuries total over $31 billion annually.
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Study Compares Patient video Monitoring vs. In-Room Sitters to prevent falls
A study in the Journal of Nursing Education and Practice compares the prevalence of patient falls in hospitals using patient video monitoring versus those using in-room patient sitters.
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