Creates a new VA office and programs to prevent falls for veterans.
This bill would establish a new Office of Falls Prevention within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help reduce falls among veterans. It would set up care standards, promote research, and launch public education campaigns to raise awareness about fall risks and prevention. Additionally, it would require specific falls assessments and prevention services for veterans in VA nursing homes (this requirement would end September 30, 2028) and those receiving extended care.
Currently, the VA provides some falls prevention services, but there isn't a dedicated central office or specific requirements for falls assessments by licensed therapists in all nursing home and extended care settings. This bill would create a dedicated Office of Falls Prevention to centralize efforts, set clear standards, and expand research and public education. It would also mandate specific assessments and prevention services by licensed therapists for veterans in VA nursing homes (this requirement would end September 30, 2028) and those receiving extended care, and require updated training for VA staff.
HR 3183 · 119th Congress · May 5, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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