“For those of us who work in Fall Prevention we are fortunate to add to our resources another comprehensive, practical, evidence-informed fall prevention guide from the acclaimed author and fall prevention expert—Dr. Rein Tideiksaar. I am pleased to endorse this solid piece of work that focuses on an often overlooked population—health care providers who care for older persons in hospitals and nursing facilities. This fourth edition builds on a solid foundation of evidence on the causes and prevention of falls and translates this knowledge into practical solutions in the form of assessment tools, care plans, and detailed strategies for the application of least restraint policies, hip protectors, monitoring strategies, environmental modifications, discharge planning, and many others. A great strength of this book is the clear depiction of how proven strategies for prevention can be integrated into daily routine of health care providers in institutional settings. The book concludes with a useful set of case studies to help reinforce the wealth of new information and a series of answers to frequently asked questions sent to Dr. Tideiksaar over the years. This book is a must for all care settings for older adults.” —Vicky Scott, PhD, RN, Senior Advisor on Fall & Injury Prevention B.C. Injury Research & Prevention Unit, and Ministry of Health Living and Sport; Director, Centre of Excellence on Mobility, Fall Prevention & Injury in Aging
