Falls Prevention for Nurses
hosted byMedical Interactive CommunityFalls Prevention for Nurses is organized by Medical Interactive Community.
Release Date: December 09, 2020
Expiration Date: Jun 26, 2026
Description:
Preventing falls is a top priority in regards to patient safety, patient satisfaction, quality reputation, and cost reduction. Patient falls may result in injuries such as lacerations, fractures, intracranial bleeding, and death. Compared to patients who do not suffer falls, patients with fall-induced injuries stay in the hospital longer and incur higher hospital costs. To decrease falls in the hospital setting, a multifaceted approach with standardized and customized interventions is needed. This activity delineates the elements that should be included in an evidence-based falls prevention program.
Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
• Explain your facility’s definition of a fall.
• Apply components of an evidence-based falls prevention program to your nursing practice.
• When a patient falls, implement actions for immediate care, follow-up investigation, and quality improvement.