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10 ways to reducing falls in ambulatory surgery centers

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's Institute for Quality Improvement recommends steps to ensure patient safety

By Healthcare Facilities Today


According to an article on the Becker's ASC website, the patient fall rate was 1.4 per 10,000 ASC admissions in 2011. To help prevent falls, the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's Institute for Quality Improvement recommends following steps:

1. Communicate risk factors to patient, patient's caregivers and all patient care staff.

2. Identify the need for a translator if English is not the patient's primary language. 

3. Train patients about gait and balance. 

4. Review and modify medications — especially cardiovascular agents associated with orthostatic drop in systolic pressure.

5. Prevent/treat postural hypotension.

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December 2, 2013


Topic Area: Safety

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