The Joint Commission reports that, in 2022, inpatient falls represented over 42% of all sentinel events i.e., unanticipated incidents causing death or serious injury — and the number has continued to rise.
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75% of hospital nurses report assaults by patients
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PubMed article cites $14,600 in net avoided costs per 1000 patient-days using evidence-based systems
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Growing Strong: Palarum is moving operations to 103 Oregonia Rd, 2nd Floor, Lebanon Ohio in February 2024
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Dayton Daily News reports on Palarum’s presentation before the Lebanon City Council
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Palarum PUP SmartSocks™ produce “highly accurate and reliable alerts regarding patients at imminent risk falling.”
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Boston Herald reports Boston VA SmartSocksTM implementation
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“Breaking Latest News” reports on Journal of Nursing Care Quality study of PUP SmartSocks™ success in preventing patient falls and reducing false alarms for nurses.
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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.
NCOA Research: The Facts on Preventing Falls for Adults Age 65+ Read More »
The Joint Commission reported in its 2022 Review of Sentinel Event Data that patient falls still account for the highest number of patient safety events, i.e., those events not primarily related to the natural course of patient’s illness or underlying condition.
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