Patient Falls Lengthen Hospital Stays
Study recommends fall prevention measures early in hospitalization
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Patient Falls Continue to Climb
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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Hospital nurses getting “panic buttons” to prevent assaults
75% of hospital nurses report assaults by patients
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Report: Evidence-based Fall Prevention Technology Reduces Falls and Costs
PubMed article cites $14,600 in net avoided costs per 1000 patient-days using evidence-based systems
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A Larger Footprint: Palarum HQ taking on expanded facility to accommodate growth
Growing Strong: Palarum is moving operations to 103 Oregonia Rd, 2nd Floor, Lebanon Ohio in February 2024
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SmartSocks™ “… reduce the injuries and costs related to patient falls.”
Dayton Daily News reports on Palarum’s presentation before the Lebanon City Council
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MedTech Names Palarum 2023 Top Fall Prevention Solution Provider
Palarum PUP SmartSocks™ produce “highly accurate and reliable alerts regarding patients at imminent risk falling.”
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VA Boston Healthcare System Adopts PUP SmartSocks™ to Prevent Patient Falls
Boston Herald reports Boston VA SmartSocksTM implementation
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SmartSocks™ in the hospital, here’s how they reduce the risk of falls in frail patients
“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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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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