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How do we encourage patients to adhere to Fall Prevention Program on the unit?
Communication and education

How do we measure up to other floors in the hospital?

Is No-Fall zone realistic and achievable?

Employee turn over rates

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Are we staffed appropriately?

Do we have supplies needed at all times on the unit?

How effective is the Fall Prevention program on the surgical floor?

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Who are key people and talent deliverable?
Mobility techs who specifically ambulate with patients on a daily basis to enhance independence

What can we do as a unit to make sure assistive devices are available and all equipment work in the unit?
TEAMWORK, collaboration, and communication, Charge nurse is to perform inventory and equipment checks per shift

Do we have a clinical leader or clinical educator for the unit to teach the staff regarding surgical equipment?

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Who are the key players to prevent falls? Primarily staff on the surgical floor, interdisciplinary teams (doctors, physical therapy, occupational therapy) as well as environmental services and central supply department

How do we measure fall rates?
Count number of falls each month and determine trend over time

What interventions or practices can be implemented to prevent falls in the unit?
-Determine Fall risk of patients using Morse Fall Scale
-Communication and education to patients and staff about proper use of assistive devices
-Answer call lights within 1-2 minutes
-Use skid free socks and bed alarms
-Call light within reach, bed in lowest locked position
-Keep floors clean and dry
-Use appropriate lighting in the rooms
-2 hour rounding with 4 P's (pain, position, potty, possessions)
-Implement reward system for staff

How to we sustain and maintain an effective fall prevention program in the unit?
TEAMWORK, communication, education of evidence based fall prevention, weekly meetings

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Who are CUSTOMERS? Every patient and their loved one admitted to the surgical floor

Are there any specific population type? Veterans

What type of patients do we care for in the unit? General population who require surgery and post-op care

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Our mission is to prevent and decrease the numbers Falls in the surgical floor unit

AMBITION: Our vision is a journey to become a No-Fall Zone unit