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Welcome to the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Falls Prevention Resource Center. This Falls Prevention Resource Center is directed towards the issues of preventing falls in health care facilities providing care for patients and residents. This page provides information, tools, and resources for assessing risks and improving the environment for patients and residents. The page also provides information about state quality improvement initiatives related to falls and healthcare.
Assistant Commissioner
Terry Whitson
Indiana State Department of Health
Health Care Quality and Regulatory Commission
2 North Meridian Street, 5-A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Email: twhitson@isdh.in.gov
Phone: (317) 233-7022
Phone: (317) 233-7621 [Administrative Assistant]
Fax: (317) 233-7053
Division Director
Kim Rhoades
krhoades@isdh.in.gov
(317) 233-7289
(317) 233-9691 [Administrative Assistant]
(317) 233-7322 [Fax]
CMS - Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
ISDH - Indiana State Department of Health
AMDA - American Medical Directors Association
CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
410 IAC 16.2-3.1-45 Accidents