Twelve-month cost analysis of a geriatrician-led falls prevention clinic in Canada

Key Points

• Cost analysis shows the geriatrician-led falls prevention clinic significantly reduces fall-related costs.
• The total healthcare savings achieved amounted to CAD 150,000 over 12 months.
• Assessment using cost outcomes from clinic records highlights the financial benefits of falls prevention efforts.
• May enable better resource allocation in geriatric care settings to improve patient safety.