Residents in particular wing of the facility

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As an RN in an aged care facility, you observed that there is an increase in the fall rate among the residents in a particular wing of the facility. You wondered about the causes of the falls, and you like to find a solution to the problem. Discuss falls incidents among the elderly- using credible evidence, identify causes of falls in aged care and identify the factors responsible for the disparity in falls rates between different wings. Discuss your approach to reducing the rate of falls and make recommendations for fall prevention in aged care facilities.

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