Patient Falls - American Nurses Association

Patient Falls Achieving Sustained Reduction in Patient Falls 151. fall Reduction Strategies: Using a Rapid Cycle FOCUS-PDSA Process to Reduce Patient Falls 161. Defined: Injury Falls : A Patient fall is an unplanned descent to the floor Injury level classified as None, Minor, Moderate, (or extension of the floor, , trash can or other Major, or Death. equipment) with or without injury to the Patient , and occurs on an eligible reporting nursing unit. All Formula: types of Falls are to be included whether they result Total Falls : (Number of Patient Falls X 1000)/Total from physiological reasons (fainting) or environmental Number of Patient Days reasons (slippery floor). Include assisted Falls , such as Injury Falls : (Number of Patient Injury Falls X. when a staff member attempts to minimize the impact 1000)/Total Number of Patient Days of the fall .

149 Patient Falls Achieving Sustained Reduction in Patient Falls • 151 Fall Reduction Strategies: Using a Rapid Cycle FOCUS-PDSA Process to Reduce Patient Falls • 161

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