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The increased number of falls could be an outcome of increased awareness. Nevertheless, the causes and place of falls differ for the two periods. Some of the reasons may be related to an intervention programme carried out after the first survey. The latest survey results will serve as an important basis for a further intervention programme in specific departments to ensure patient safety.

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Although the strength of risk factors for HCV differs between Israeli and immigrant BDs, most factors studied did not differ between the groups. Therefore, changes in screening of all BDs are considered.