Respone to my peer Amber Graham solved

Respone to my peer Amber Graham solved

Respone to my peer Amber Graham solved

Respone to my peer Amber Graham solved

– In-hospital falls are a common safety issue in American hospitals, with 30%-50% causing patient injuries.
– Multiple interventions for at-risk patients can reduce the frequency and severity of falls.
– CMS classifies falls as never events, making hospitals financially responsible for fall-related injuries.
– Nurses face increased stress and responsibility when falls occur under their care.
– Units with high fall rates may develop a negative reputation.
– Amber, a charge nurse, has personally witnessed falls on her unit, prompting her to address fall prevention.
– Amber’s experience highlights the need to prioritize fall prevention and implement strategies to enhance patient safety.

References:
1. King B, Pecanac K, Krupp A, Liebzeit D, Mahoney J. Impact of Fall Prevention on Nurses and Care of Fall Risk Patients. Gerontologist. 2018 Mar 19;58(2):331-340. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnw156. PMID: 28011591; PMCID: PMC5946811.
2. Morris R, O’Riordan S. Prevention of falls in hospital. Clin Med (Lond). 2017 Aug;17(4):360-362. doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.17-4-360. PMID: 28775139; PMCID: PMC6076534.

Respone to my peer Amber Graham solved