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Implementing Change with an Inter-professional ApproachReducing Fall Rate within the Medical Surgical Unit Background of the Situation The rate of patient fall is a direct measure of patient safety ... High fall rate in the hospital Previously the hospital made efforts to reduce rate of patient falls No significant difference in fall rate Rationale Reducing the fall rate in the unit will establish a culture of safetyFall events during hospitalization associated with:InjuriesReduced functional mobility for the patientsIncrease period of hospital stayIncrease healthcare costs Goal(s) of the ChangeTo achieve a 50% fall reduction in the medical surgical unit within 6-monthsPrevent patient harm/injury from fall events & improve patient safety Engage staff to implement a culture of safetyTo decrease the cost for fall with injuryAvoid regulatory fines and negative public image [Show More]

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