Falls, Fall Risk, and Anticoagulants
Falls in patients on anticoagulants has been a constant concern for quite some time, puzzling physicians on the weight of risks present....
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Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRL
- Aug 11, 2021
- 2 min
“How do we prevent patients from falling” VS “How do I prevent THIS patient from falling”
A while ago, I was spending a great deal of time traveling along the east coast of the US (Maryland seems to be my second home as of...
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Madeleine Wiscombe
- Aug 9, 2021
- 2 min
Patient Education on Fall Prevention in the Hospital/Facility
When it comes to fall prevention, you can never spread enough awareness. The amount of elderly and high-risk patients that fall every day...
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Sheila Bullard
- Jul 28, 2021
- 2 min
Understanding the Global Impact of Falls on Patients and their Family
Discussing the emotional impact fear of falling may have for you or your loved one.
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Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRL
- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
Falls and their impacts in Surgery Centers
See how fall prevention can extend beyond the walls of a surgery center and have positive effects on a patient post-discharge!
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Madeleine Wiscombe
- Jul 23, 2021
- 1 min
Falls and Lower Limb DVTs
Find out how falls and DVTs are intertwined and identify a solution to tackle the problem head on!
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Madeleine Wiscombe
- Jul 21, 2021
- 1 min
Using Hospital Bed Technology to Reduce Falls
Examining fall prevention practices in the hospital using bed technology
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Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRL
- Jul 19, 2021
- 2 min
Falls and the Emergency Department
Learn how Safe Balance can prevent falls in and beyond the Emergency Department
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John Lauer
- Jul 16, 2021
- 2 min
Facility Costs for Falls: An Examination of Figures
Examining the costs for falls in the hospital and solutions to reduce them!
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Sheila Bullard
- Jul 14, 2021
- 1 min
A Falls Free Checkup from the NCOA
A "Falls Free Checkup" using a simple screening tool that is also incorporated into the Safe Balance program
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Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRL
- Jul 12, 2021
- 2 min
Falls in Older Persons: Risk Factors and Prevention
A review of prior research that remains applicable today!
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Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRL
- Jul 11, 2021
- 1 min
Medications and Fall Risk: Moving Beyond Balance and Generalized Weakness
Often times, people fail to understand that there are many factors associated with falls. While balance and generalized weakness are a...
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Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRL
- Apr 12, 2020
- 1 min
Fall Prevention During COVID-19
We all understand the unprecedented times we are in and no doubt are all experiencing uncertain circumstances. During this COVID-19...
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Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRL
- Apr 2, 2020
- 1 min
Podiatrists a Leading Agent in Fall Prevention
A great article in Podiatry Today on the importance of Podiatrists in preventing falls in seniors. "More than one risk factor increases...
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Nathan R. Clinton-Barnett; OTD, MSOT, OTRL
- Mar 26, 2020
- 1 min
CDC Recommends Pharmacists to Assist in Fall Prevention
The CDC is becomming an everyday resource for citizens across the United States. However, as many do not know, the CDC has initiated a...
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