June is National Safety Month: Slips, Trips, & Falls
Week 1: Emergency Preparedness
Week 2: Slips, Trips & Falls
Week 3: Heat-Related Illness
Week 4: Hazard Recognition
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Who is Liable for Inpatient Slip and Fall Accidents in Hospitals?
When an inpatient – a person receiving medical care in a hospital – has a slip and fall accident the hospital may be liable for injuries. Medical facilities and health care professionals owe a “duty of care” to their patients and part of that duty is ensuring that their patients do not suffer further injury while they are being treated or recovering from medical treatment performed in the hospital. Patient accidents in hospitals including slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries; particularly for the elderly.
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