Recurrent Falls in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care: When the Usual Fall Prevention Strategies Are Not Enough

I’m just calling to let you know that Mr. Hayes fell again. The nursing assistant found him on the floor in the hallway this afternoon. He didn’t hurt himself, and his vital signs are OK. He has fallen four times in the past month. I know that you just evaluated him one week ago, but I was hoping that you might have some other ideas to keep him from falling.”