What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 9179.
Veterans' Safety: New VA Office Mandates Fall Prevention and Risk Assessments.
This legislation establishes the Office of Falls Prevention within the VA to standardize and improve healthcare services aimed at reducing veteran falls and associated costs. Veterans receiving nursing home or extended care will benefit from mandatory annual fall risk assessments conducted by licensed physical or occupational therapists. The law also mandates new research, provider training, and a national public education campaign focused on safety.
Key points
Creation of the VA Office of Falls Prevention to oversee standards of care, resource distribution, and research related to veteran falls.
Mandatory annual fall risk assessments and prevention services by specialists for veterans in nursing homes or receiving extended care.
Requirement for the VA to update safe patient handling policies, including biennial training for providers and ensuring access to mobility technology.
Status:
Expired
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