Fall Reduction Measures

Medication Management, Home-maker Services, and Fall programs!

Fall Program Resources:

• http://www.jointcommission.org/mobile/standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=201&StandardsFAQChapterId=77

• The National Guideline Clearinghouse (enter “fall prevention” in the search field)

• Fall Prevention (WebMD) 

• Tips to avoid falls and fractures (WebMd)

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Sources Cited:

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm

http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-medication-management.htm

http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/bone-health-13/slideshow-fractures

http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/guide/fall-prevention-strategies