The cost of serious fall-related injuries at three midwestern hospitals.
Wong CA, Recktenwald AJ, Jones ML, et al. The cost of serious fall-related injuries at three Midwestern hospitals. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2011;37(2):81-87.
In this study, hospitalized patients experiencing serious injuries from falls were associated with higher operational costs and longer lengths of stay, further building an economic case for fall prevention strategies.