Injury Prevention
Injuries are the leading cause of death in children ages 19 and younger. But most child injuries can be prevented. Parents and caregivers can play a life-saving role in protecting children from injuries.
Child Injury Prevention Topics
- Burn prevention
- Drowning Prevention
- Fall Prevention
- Play Ground safety
- Poisoning Prevention
- Road Traffic safety
- Sports safety
- Child Passenger safety
- Bicycle Safety
- Helmet safety
- Pedestrian safety
- Teen Driver Safety
Fire Safety
Workplace Violence
- ENA Workplace Violence Practice
- Mitigating Violence in the Workplace ENA/AONE Guiding Principles
- ENA Position Statement: Violence in the Emergency Care Setting (2014)
- ENA Workplace Violence Toolkit
Distracted Driving
Opioid Crisis
Human Trafficking
One in four older adults who are 65 years of age will live into their 90s. Although risk of injury increases as we age, aging without injury is possible. Older adults can take specific steps to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe from injury.
Adult Injury Prevention Topics
- Home & recreational safety
- Motor Vehicle safety
- Prescription Drug Safety
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Violence Prevention
- Fall Prevention
People age 65 and older are at higher risk for injury. Common injuries include:
- Falls―the leading cause of injury and injury death among adults 65 years of age and older.
- Motor vehicle crashes―the second leading cause of injury death for older adults.
- Traumatic brain injury and concussion―commonly result from falls and motor vehicle crashes. Older adults age 75+ are at greatest risk.
Safety Tips for Older Adults
Every older adult can take steps to stay safe from injury and remain independent longer. Caregivers can help encourage these steps or assist in carrying them out:
- Speak up and talk to your doctor about fall risk. Discuss whether you have fallen, worry about falling, or feel unsteady when standing or walking.
- Keep moving and engage in activities that improve balance and strengthen legs (such as Tai Chi) that can help prevent falls.
- Have an annual wellness and eye exam. Annual wellness visits are important to maintain health and to prevent future problems.
- Have your medications checked by your doctor or pharmacist. Medicines may have side effects that cause sleepiness or dizziness which increase the risk of car crashes and falling.
- Check your home for safety. Most falls happen at home.
- Create a personalized My Mobility Plan to help with the challenges that may come with age. Older adults who make a plan are more likely to take action to maintain their mobility and independence as they age.