Impact of the CMS No-Pay Policy on Hospital-Acquired Fall Prevention Related Practice Patterns
2017
Background and Objectives
In October 2008, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) stopped reimbursing hospitals for costs related to patient falls. This study aimed to examine whether the CMS no-pay policy influenced four fall prevention practices: bed alarms, sitters, room changes, and physical restraints.
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