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    This document proposes solutions to reduce patient fall rates in hospital inpatient wards. It identifies high fall rates and inconsistent use of fall prevention tools as current problems. The authors' solution is to implement standardized fall risk checklists and packages for each patient, containing tools like non-skid socks and wristbands. They expect this will reduce falls and costs while improving patient satisfaction. Impact will be measured through audits, fall statistics, and staff/patient surveys to ensure consistent use of fall prevention measures hospital-wide.

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    This document proposes solutions to reduce patient fall rates in hospital inpatient wards. It identifies high fall rates and inconsistent use of fall prevention tools as current problems. The authors' solution is to implement standardized fall risk checklists and packages for each patient, containing tools like non-skid socks and wristbands. They expect this will reduce falls and costs while improving patient satisfaction. Impact will be measured through audits, fall statistics, and staff/patient surveys to ensure consistent use of fall prevention measures hospital-wide.

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    This document proposes solutions to reduce patient fall rates in hospital inpatient wards. It identifies high fall rates and inconsistent use of fall prevention tools as current problems. The authors' solution is to implement standardized fall risk checklists and packages for each patient, containing tools like non-skid socks and wristbands. They expect this will reduce falls and costs while improving patient satisfaction. Impact will be measured through audits, fall statistics, and staff/patient surveys to ensure consistent use of fall prevention measures hospital-wide.

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    This document proposes solutions to reduce patient fall rates in hospital inpatient wards. It identifies high fall rates and inconsistent use of fall prevention tools as current problems. The authors' solution is to implement standardized fall risk checklists and packages for each patient, containing tools like non-skid socks and wristbands. They expect this will reduce falls and costs while improving patient satisfaction. Impact will be measured through audits, fall statistics, and staff/patient surveys to ensure consistent use of fall prevention measures hospital-wide.

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    patient safety doesn’t


    lack!
    By Trysha Hicks, Brooke Barney, Lizzy Hammond, Sussanna
    Sheidt, Carolina, and Lauren Austin
    Identified Problems
    •  High fall rates
    •  Insert stats
    •  Lack of implementation of fall prevention resources
    •  Patient understanding of fall risk
    Possible Causes
    •  statistics
    Current State (Chart)
    •  Fall Stats of inpatient wards in chart
    Current State of Inpatient Ward’s
    •  What is being implemented: •  Lack of consistency with the
    •  Bed alarms on implementation of:
    •  Fast team response to bed alarms •  Yellow blankets
    •  Non-skid socks •  Yellow socks
    •  Beds in low and locked position •  Yellow wristbands
    •  Side rails used appropriately •  BMAT rating tool
    •  Yellow Fall risk wristbands
    •  Wheelchair alarms
    Goals
    •  Checklists and packages are implemented on all inpatient units
    •  Fall rate for upcoming fiscal year decreases by (based off of stats)
    •  Hospital-wide understanding of fall prevention tools.
    •  Compliance with the fall prevention interventions and tools.
    Our Solution
    •  Checklist
    •  Provided upon admission
    •  Signed by health care team member and patient
    •  Turned into supervisor
    •  Package
    •  Kept in Omni Cell
    •  Monthly spot checks for compliance
    Insert picture of package
    Insights from literature review
    What Outcome we expect
    •  Consistent use of fall prevention interventions and tools by staff
    •  Reduced fall rate
    •  Shorter hospitalizations
    •  Decrease cost
    •  less injuries
    •  Increase in patient satisfaction
    How do we measure the impact?
    •  Monthly spot checks to confirm implementation of checklist and package
    use
    •  Fall rate statistics
    •  Quarterly Patient surveys
    •  Quarterly Staff surveys
    Recommendations for the future
    •  Sock colors corresponding to the BMAT rating
    •  Staggered shift change times for RNs and NAs
    •  Locks on bedside table wheels
    Resources

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