- Many falls are predictable and preventable
- Some falls cannot be prevented; in these cases, the focus should be on proactively preventing fall injuries and decreasing the frequency of falls.
- Fall prevention is a shared responsibility within health care and throughout the institution.
- Person and family-centered care is foundational to the care of people at risk for a fall, and fall injuries.
- The risks and benefits for the person should be considered when implementing interventions to fall prevention and protection from injury.