title: Out for consultation.
abstract: Preventing falls A falls prevention strategy from the Scottish Government outlines a 'framework for action' in the prevention and management of falls in the community. The strategy describes in detail four actions required to meet the minimum standards for falls prevention: supporting health improvement and self-management to reduce patients' risk of having a fall; identifying high risk individuals; responding to people who have fallen and require immediate assistance; and co-ordinated management and specialist assessment. The document also includes a measurement plan to support services and teams in tracking their progress at implementing the framework. To read and comment on the framework before June 16, go to tinyurl.com/p4e54ug.
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D015980:Public Health Practice; D012956:Societies, Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006113:United Kingdom