Outcomes
A random selection study including 40 residents of H2 Health – Lehigh Valley facilities was conducted in 2019. Fall risk assessment testing, Tinetti POMA and / or BERG, was performed while being provided skilled therapy services over the course of their plan of care.
Results
• 3 residents testing was inconclusive
• 6 residents showed no improvement in balance / fall risk
• 31 residents showed improvement in their balance / fall risk
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Reduction in falls over 12 months
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Reduction in hospital admissions in 12 months
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Increase in length of stay compared to national average