Search Results: keywords:"office of falls prevention"

  • H. R. 9179 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Falls Prevention of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,898

    H.R. 9179 proposes to amend title 38 of the United States Code to create an Office of Falls Prevention within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office would help prevent veterans from falling by monitoring and improving healthcare services related to falls prevention,...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9179 wants to make sure veterans don't fall down and hurt themselves by creating a special team to help with this at the Department of Veterans Affairs. They will teach people how to stay safe, make homes safer, and watch over how well this is working for veterans.

  • S. 4556 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Falls Prevention of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,843

    The bill titled "SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2024" aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to create the Office of Falls Prevention within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office will be responsible for developing and overseeing programs and standards to prevent falls...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like creating a special team to help veterans not trip or fall, just like how safety rules can help kids play safely, and this team will also work with other helpers to make sure veterans' homes and hospitals are safe places to move around without getting hurt.