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patientregistry.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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monahrq.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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ahrqpubs.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/man4-tabtxt4.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Table 4. … Falls Intervention Plan" to Box 4, which contains the text, "4. Falls Intervention Monitor." … Update Falls Intervention Plan as needed." An arrow points down from "3. … Update Falls Intervention Plan as needed" to Box 6, which contains the text, "6. … to revise Falls Intervention Plan and monitor weekly."
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-who-falls-its-always-trade
February 17, 2011 - Commentary
The patient who falls: "It's always a trade-off." … The patient who falls: "It's always a trade-off". … Through a case study, this article reviews evidence on risk factors for and interventions to reduce falls … The patient who falls: "It's always a trade-off". … Related Resources From the Same Author(s)
Medicare nonpayment, hospital falls
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/jones2-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - With all other factors being equal, the odds of falling
unassisted were 2.55 times greater for a patient … Identifying a gait belt as an intervention decreases the
odds patients falling unassisted. … Odds Ratios for Patient and System Factors Associated with Increased Odds of Falling
Unassisted
Patient … Patient and Caregiver Perceptions of Being Safe from Falling
in the Hospital.
2. … Fear of falling and fall-related efficacy in relationship to
functioning among community-living elders
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www.monahrq.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.innovations.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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teamstepps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11
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patientregistry.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
November 16, 2011 - Monthly falls analysis computed as falls/1,000 patient-days?
4. … The risk of falling will be lessened when a patient’s toileting needs are met. … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling. … A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is at higher risk for falling. … Risk factors for falls include:
Parkinson’s disease
Incontinence
Previous history of falls
Delirium
11