Background: All healthcare institutions prioritize falls as a major safety issue. Falls are of particular concern on inpatient oncology units where patients are substantially at risk for injury related to falls. Objectives: This article describes a multifaceted fall-prevention initiative that can...

Background: Although many genetic and environmental causes of cancer are uncontrollable, individuals can choose behaviors that significantly increase or reduce their risk for cancer. Objectives: This article discusses known cancer-protective behaviors, including exercising regularly, maintaining a...

Patients in outpatient oncology settings are highly susceptible to falls. Because clothing can hide a patient’s wrists, fall-alert risk bands may not be not consistently visible. Using an inexpensive, innovative, and visually accessible color-coded flag system placed outside of each infusion room...