Injury Prevention

Preventing crashes and falls.

• In the US, bicycle accidents are the leading cause of sports-related injury requiring emergency room visits for children ages 5 to 14.
• Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children 5 to 18 years old.
• Falls are a leading cause of hospitalization for seniors.

Cottage’s injury prevention services focus on identifying the primary causes of injury and minimizing risk.

A dedicated injury prevention nurse coordinator, part of the Trauma Services team, focuses on injury prevention and coordinates community education programs, including:

• Distracted driving education
• Bicycle and helmet safety
• Child car seat safety information
• Start Smart for teens (in partnership with the CHP)

We report admissions and outcomes to the County as well as to national databases, with a goal toward community education and injury prevention.