Health Care Final 11-16-11 - 3.3 - Hospitalizations Due to Fall for the 65+ Population

3.3 - Hospitalizations due to falls for the 65 and older population (per 100,000)
Are we providing enough focus on senior fall prevention to reduce hospitalizations?

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Data Notes
Data Source:	Comprehensive Hospital Abstract Reporting System (CHARS), 2010.
Measure Definition:	Rate of non-fatal hospitalizations due to falls for the 65 and older population.
Target Rationale:	Target: Decrease 2% by 06/30/2012.
Link to Agency Strategic Plan:	2009-2011: Activity Inventory 6A10 2009-2013: G1, O1, S4, M1
Relevance:	Based on 2010 population figures, the Office of Financial Management projects a 50% increase in the number of older adults by 2020. They also project that the number of older adults will double by 2030.
Notes: (optional)	E2SHB 2668: Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2668 Period/Frequency: 1997-2009; Annually in July. Borges/DOH
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Action Plan:	Yes
Extended Analysis:	Yes

Drill Down Measures

3.3.a - Percent of Seniors Who Reported a Fall in Last 3 Months

Summary Analysis

There was no significant change in the fall hospitalization rate for those 65 and older between 2000 and 2010.
The rate of hospitalizations for falls decreased slightly from 1,680.7 in 2009 to 1,674.0 in 2010 per 100,000.

Action Plan

What: Educate professionals on fall prevention best practices through presentations at meetings with those who work with older adults.

Who: Kastl/DOH, Fernandes/DOH, Borges/DOH, ADSA/DSHS

When: Ongoing

Extended Analysis and Action Plan