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D219___ D219 Falls During Hospital Stays. College of Health Professions, Western Governors University D219: Scholarship in Nursing Practice Falls During Hospital Stays. Impact of the Problem on the Patient A medical practice problem that deals with falls during hospitalization can have negative outcomes on patient’s safety and could result in injury, prolonged hospital stays and even legal liability. Impact of the Problem on the Organization When dealing with falls this can sometimes lead to organizations being financially responsible for the patient post fall. If the proper steps were not taken to prevent the fall the facility would be responsible. Identify the PICO components P“ Inpatient hospital settings provides a clinical practice problem of patients falling. As a result of preventable patient injuries, these falls endanger patient safety and can cost the facility money. Pro