National Audit of Inpatient Falls - How should your hospital prevent and respond to falls during your stay?

Summary

In 2020, over 2,000 people over the age of 60 fell and fractured their hip while staying in hospital in England and Wales. This graphic has been produced by the National Audit of Inpatient Falls (NAIF), which audits the delivery and quality of care for patients over 60 who fall and fracture their hip or thigh bone across England and Wales. It features the three most important findings of the 2021 NAIF Report, chosen by the patient and carer panel.

The infographic covers the following questions:

• How can falls be prevented?
• What should happen after a fall?
• How can I help to improve care in hospital?

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