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Article: Catch a falling star.(Isabella Geriatric Center moves to minimize resident falls)
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- Nursing Homes
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- August 1, 2001
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The Isabella Geriatric Center has mounted a multifaceted attack or resident falls
The staff at Isabella Geriatric Center has always been strongly committed to the reduction of falls among our residents. We strive to provide a safe environment while continuing with our successful efforts to remain "restraint-free." A specialized Fall Prevention Committee was formally established in 1997, whose mission is the reduction of falls through a systematic, multidisciplinary team approach. Members of the committee include representatives from nursing, administration, medicine, rehabilitation security, maintenance, environmental services and pharmacy.
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