The evolution of seniors' falls prevention in British Columbia

Prevention, BC injury research & Prevention unit, for her leadership The ministry of health would also like to extend their gratitude and commitment to falls prevention that has unquestionably been to the many champions that have contributed to falls prevention instrumental in the recognition that B. C. is a world leader in devel- in British Columbia, particularly the members of the BC falls oping [...] The BCirPu illness or injury, live with and process, the reduction of falls and the BCiPln are described in manage a chronic disease or and fall-related injuries has Chapter 3. The objective of the disability, or cope with the end been identified as a priority discussion paper is to provide of life.5 Strategic investments in for seniors to achieve healthy a platform for consultation on these vital [...] The fact that seniors’ average among B. C. seniors, uninten- tional injuries are a major public overview of the impact and interestingly, most of the length of hospital stay due to health problem involving heavy seriousness of this issue in B. C.1 increase in fall-related hospital- falls is so much longer than all The report noted that one in ization in the past decade was other causes of hospital [...] The primary work for B. C.’s success required levels of policy, research and funding and support from the first and foremost a group practice in her role since 2001 federal government, including purpose of the BCIRPU includes “The reduction of injuries in B. C., through of champions positioned to as Senior advisor on falls and funding support for the compi- the support and evaluation of support an [...] Scott’s leadership, the report profiled the scope of Pho falls report.1 The BCfPC is Falls Prevention Manager and momentum of efforts across the the problem in B. C., reviewed a network representing every funded the development of a Province has been intensified.