(LeLaurin & Shorr, 2019) states that Inpatient falls result in significant physical and economic burdens to patients (increased injury and mortality rates and decreased quality of life) as well as to medical organizations (increased lengths of stay, medical care costs, and litigation). With a high increase in patient falls the best approach to this issue would be with evidence-based practice. EBP involves implementing interventions based on the best available research and clinical expertise. This is crucial to identify and address the root causes of patient falls in a healthcare setting. When researching for current evidence-based practice and fall prevention interventions, you can find fall risk assessment tools, and implementation of appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs like equipment, proactive toileting schedules, walkers with standby assistance, non-skid socks, and bed alarms. We also want to add proper staff training on fall prevention techniques

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LeLaurin, J. H., & Shorr, R. I. (2019). Preventing Falls in Hospitalized Patients: State of the Science. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 35(2), 273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2019.01.007