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Call to action: addressing pediatric fall safety in ambulatory environments.

Benning S, Wolfe R, Banes M, et al. Call to action: addressing pediatric fall safety in ambulatory environments. J Pediatr Nurs. 2021;61:372-377. doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2021.09.012.

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December 1, 2021
Benning S, Wolfe R, Banes M, et al. J Pediatr Nurs. 2021;61:372-377.
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Patient falls represent a significant cause of patient harm. While most research on falls focus on the in-patient setting, this study reviewed research evidence and findings from environmental assessments to provide recommendations for reducing risk of falls in the pediatric ambulatory care setting. Three categories of barriers and interventions were identified: equipment and furniture, environment, and people.

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Benning S, Wolfe R, Banes M, et al. Call to action: addressing pediatric fall safety in ambulatory environments. J Pediatr Nurs. 2021;61:372-377. doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2021.09.012.