CMS Nonpayment for Nosocomial Injury and Risk of Falls in Hospitals
Description: The primary aim of this study is to determine whether elimination of Medicare payment for injuries sustained in hospitals is associated with changes in the frequency of falls and changes in fall prevention strategies-particularly the use of physical restraints.
Funder: National Institute on Aging
Funding type: research
Funder scheme: R01
Start date: 2009-09-30
End date: 2013-06-30
Investigator: RONALD I SHORR
Institution: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Funded outputs count: 19
Funder award ID: R01AG033005
OpenAlex ID: G7994040172
