Sinanco Newsletter 
Published by Sinanco, Texasgatan 9, S-59341 Västervik, Sweden. Covering the international literature about accidents and their prevention in hospitals, nursing homes and among the elderly.

Accidents in hospitals.

University of Alberta Hospitals Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

1160 beds - one year period - 744 falls:
• 27 % from a bed.
• 18 % from a chair, wheelchair or commode.
• 30 % injuries.

Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 76, March 198