Falls Injury Prevention

Falls and their consequences are the leading cause of injury related death and disorders in older Australians¹. Falls are a serious issue for all Queenslanders aged 65 years and older because:

each year there are approximately 120 deaths and 17,000 hospitalisations for falls ²
falls account for 11.8% of occupied bed days for all conditions in this age group
the average the length of stay for a fall related hospitalisation is 12 days ³
most importantly they steal a person's confidence and independence to live at home

For more information about falls statistics in Queensland click here

	Developed a clinician-led cross-continuum Falls Injury Prevention Collaborative and working group
	Promotion of evidenced based resources for: Hospital and Community.
	Host a biannual falls forum to keep abreast of current practices to keep our seniors on their feet

Learn more about what Patient Safety Centre is doing about Falls Injury Prevention
Falls Injury Collaborative Queensland Stay On Your Feet Resources
Falls Injury Prevention and other Patient Safety Centre Events Contact Us

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Falls Prevention Policy Survey – your
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