Fall Risk Screening in Nursing Practice: Enhancing Patient Safety Through Early Identification and Prevention
Introduction
Patient safety is one of the most important priorities in healthcare, and preventing falls is a major component of safe nursing practice. Falls are among the most common adverse events in hospitals and long-term care facilities, often leading to serious injuries such as fractures NURS FPX 4000 Assessment 1, head trauma, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs. In many cases, these incidents are preventable with proper screening, assessment, and interven