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Slips & Trips Risk Essential Human Factors in Healthcare

Falls are often attributed entirely to human error. The person who has fallen often feels embarrassed and they can be quick to assume that it was their own fault. However, even though human error is likely to have been a factor, it is rare that human error is the sole cause of a slip, trip, fall accident in healthcare environments.
Document type: Risk Standards & Guidance
Last updated: 09 July 2025
First published: 02 July 2025