Bill > S4556

This bill, the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2024, aims to establish the Office of Falls Prevention within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The key provisions include: 1. Establishing the Office of Falls Prevention to monitor and improve the VA's provision of healthcare services related to falls prevention, develop standards of care, and promote research and education on falls prevention for veterans. 2. Requiring the VA to issue directives for facilities and providers on safe patient handling and mobility policies, including biennial training for providers and ensuring access to safe patient handling technology. 3. Directing the VA to determine the feasibility of a pilot program to provide home improvements and structural alterations to prevent falls for eligible veterans. 4. Mandating that the VA conduct falls risk assessments and provide fall prevention services for veterans staying in nursing homes and those receiving extended care services. The bill seeks to address falls prevention and improved safety for veterans receiving care from the VA, aiming to reduce the incidence of falls and associated healthcare costs.