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Falls in nursing homes is a national problem, and something that occurs much, much too often.  Oftentimes, these accidents can be and should be prevented.  However, with improper training and non-compliance with basic safety regulations, these accidents continue to occur, with alarming frequency.  Here is a CDC article I was alerted to by Texas attorney Bob Kraft on his great Kraft Elder Law Blog.  Here is the article:

Falls in Nursing Homes

Falls among nursing home residents occur frequently and repeatedly.  About 1,800 older adults living in nursing homes die each year from fall-related injuries and those who survive falls frequently sustain hip fractures and head injuries that result in permanent disability and reduced quality of life.1

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