• 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.