Table 1:

Potential Consequences of Patient Falls⁷–¹²

Patients	Diagnostic tests Fear of falling ➝ decreased mobility Change in living situation/loss of independence
Caregivers	Feelings of guilt Changes in beliefs of patient independence and capacity to return home Time to complete incident report and pursue follow-up actions (e.g., assessment and diagnostic tests) Feelings of guilt if they feel responsible (e.g., did not do accurate assessment or did not follow intervention plan).
Family
Hospital staff
System	Cost of staff time for completing incident report and follow-up activities Public reporting of fall Posting of poor quality indicator Cost of diagnostic tests and extended hospital stay for completing tests (may default to hospital if payer is CMS)
Hospital
Payer