Innovation in hospital fall prevention
Becker's Healthcare October 1, 2024
How Stryker’s technology elevates patient safety
Patient safety is a top priority in healthcare, and one of the biggest challenges hospitals face is preventing falls. These accidents can lead to longer hospital stays and even serious injury.1 While traditional methods—like keeping a close eye on patients and encouraging safe movement—are still crucial, there’s more to be done.
That’s where Stryker comes in, offering smart, connected solutions that can help support fall prevention protocols and make life a little easier for healthcare teams.
The role of technology in helping prevent patient falls
Falls in hospitals happen for all sorts of reasons—patients might be unsteady from medication, or maybe the environment isn’t set up optimally. Thankfully, technology is here to lend a...