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| Description | An unintended event resulting in a person coming to rest on the ground/floor or other lower level (witnessed), or is reported to have landed on the floor (unwitnessed) not due to any intentional movement or extrinsic force such as stroke, fainting, seizure.The morbidity, mortality and financial burdens attributed to patient falls in hospitals and other healthcare settings are among the most serious risk management issues facing the healthcare industry. |
| Owners | Exec Sponsor: Bill Bright
Physician Chamnpion: Dr. Ray Charles Operational Owner: Timothy Brown |
| Expert | Ms. Cindy Sinclair |
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| Disclaimer | Confidential & Privileged |