At a glance
We can all help older adults age without injury. Read how our partners are working toward this goal. Topics include a look into a trauma center and how electronic health records can be used to increase falls screening, assessment, and intervention.
Stories
Local Health Department's Role in Fall Prevention
A Florida health department developed a fall prevention pilot program for older adults.
Pharmacists Have a Toolkit to Help Prevent Falls
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and the National Council of Aging developed a falls r...
Electronic Health Record System Adopts STEADI Algorithm to Prevent Older Adult Falls
Oregon Health and Science University successfully implemented STEADI into their clinical practice.
Keep Them STEADI: Preventing Older Adult Falls in Hospital Settings
The Rees-Jones Trauma Center in Dallas, Texas integrated components of STEADI into its fall preventi...
STEADI Helps Physical Therapists Incorporate Older Adult Fall Prevention in Routine Care
Mercer University's Physical Therapy Department added STEADI course curriculum to clinical training.
Content Source:
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control