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MA Falls Prevention Commission January 7 th , 2019, 11:00 am-12:30 pm

MA Falls Prevention Commission January 7 th , 2019, 11:00 am-12:30 pm. 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA Lobby 1 Conference Room https:// www.mass.gov/service-details/massachusetts-commission-on-falls-prevention. Welcome & Introductions Commission Business

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MA Falls Prevention Commission January 7 th , 2019, 11:00 am-12:30 pm

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  1. MA Falls Prevention CommissionJanuary 7th, 2019, 11:00 am-12:30 pm 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA Lobby 1 Conference Room https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massachusetts-commission-on-falls-prevention

  2. Welcome & Introductions • Commission Business • Presentation: Massachusetts Medical Society Committee on Geriatric Medicine • Asif Merchant, MD & Candace Savage of the Mass Medical Society • Discussion: Future Plans • Closing Remarks Agenda

  3. Welcome & Introductions

  4. Review and Acceptance of Minutes: October 1, 2018 Commission Business

  5. “The commission shall monitor the effects of falls by older adults on health care costs, the potential for reducing the number of falls by older adults and the most effective strategies for reducing falls and health care costs associated with falls” Write reports that includes findings “from the commission's review along with recommendations and any suggested legislation to implement those recommendations.” Statutory Mandate Reminder:

  6. The report shall include recommendations for: Statutory Mandate Reminder:

  7. As of October 23rd, 2018, reports are only due every other year The next report is due in September of 2020 Statute Update

  8. In 2014, 528 older adults in Massachusetts died from fall-related injuries representing 83% of all fall deaths that occurred in the state. In fiscal year 2014, falls were associated with 22,315 hospital stays and 48,753 Emergency Department visits. Every week, approximately 900 older adults visit Massachusetts emergency departments and approximately 400 are admitted for hospitalization, all because of fall-related events. Findings in the most recent report

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