Preventing Falls in Nursing Homes
Resident falls often involve nursing home negligence. Falls are not entirely preventable, but measures can be taken to lessen their occurrence. The happening of a fall does not always indicate negligence. However, the nursing home has an obligation to properly assess all residents. These assessments are done in conjunction with the resident’s particular risk factors. The resident’s physical, mental, psychological and medical conditions are all relevant when properly assessing a resident’s risk for falling.
