Hospital Fall Prevention Procedure
DG of Health Services and Programmes
Acknowledgement
Director General of Specialized Medical Care (DGSMC) would like to express its deepest appreciation to staff in all the medical rehabilitation institution in the country who have participated in writing this procedure; their remarks, comments and feedback were very helpful. Special thanks go to the following staff:
Samiya Al Raisi | Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care |
Jokha Al-Abrawi | Al Nahdha Hospital |
Saada Al Suqri | Directorate General of Nursing Affairs |
Sara Al Balushi | Directorate General of Medical Supplies |
Asaad Al- Qasmi | Director General of Specialized Medical Care |
Acronyms:
MOH | Ministry of Health |
RN | Register Nurse |
1 - Introduction
Falls are a public health problem worldwide. Hospitalization increases fall risk due to the unfamiliar environment, illnesses, and treatments. Patient falls and fall-related injuries are devastating not only to patients but also to clinicians, and the health care system. A single fall may result in a fear of falling and begin a downward spiral of reduced mobility, leading to loss of function and greater risk of falls. Older adults are more likely to be injured from a fall. Beside that injurious falls increase hospital costs and lengths of stay.