Prevent falling in hospitals
Falls among older people represent a very large public health problem.
This booklet has been designed to help prevent falls among hospital patients. It will tell you how, when and why falls occur, and what you, your family members and carers can do to help stop falls from occurring.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- VIC
- Last reviewed:
- March 2026
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