Question

Assume that two nursing units are experiencing higher rates of patient falls than the other six nursing units in a rehabilitation hospital. In a minimum of 250 words, hypothesize the reasons of this difference. Using the Plan-Do-Check-Act process, describe how the issue can be addressed.

Answer 1

Injury level is classified in none,mild ,moderate, major and ,death.i injury level is classified as

1.t ital fall

2.injury fall

First the morse scale assessment should be during admission process.

When the patient are identified risk for fall.

Placement of patient at risk of falling near nursing station in centralized unit.

Adequate lightening in the room and the bathroom.

Involvement of family as a care giver ,and encouraged family presence if 24 hrs per day.

Fall risk status discussed in shift change report and team shift huddles every 12 hrs.

Yellow patient armband to identified the fall risk patient.