Fall Prevention in Rehab Wards
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Reduce inpatient fall rate in Rehab Wards from 1.8 to 1.0 per 1,000 patient days. Implemented a sustainable workflow to ensure ongoing reduction of fall incidents in rehab wards.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Value Based Care, Safe Care, International Patient Safety Goals
About this Content
Aims
Reduce inpatient fall rate in Rehab Wards from 1.8 to 1.0 per 1,000 patient days.
Background
Fall incidents in rehab wards were higher than acceptable rates. Implementing targeted interventions was essential.
Methods
Used root cause analysis, Pareto charts, and PDSA cycles to identify issues and implement improvements.
Results
Fall rate reduced to 0.99 per 1,000 patient days. Cost avoidance of $23,394 annually due to reduced falls.
Conclusion
Implemented a sustainable workflow to ensure ongoing reduction of fall incidents in rehab wards.
Lessons Learnt
Every healthcare worker plays a crucial role in preventing falls. Continuous training and patient education are key.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Improvement Award 2021 (Merit). Fall prevention initiatives reinforced through periodic training and audits.
Keywords
Fall Prevention, PDSA, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Sreelekha Nair |
Project Member(s) | Satria Ayu Bin Ramjudi |
Connect with this contributor!
NC Sreelekha Nair - sreelekha_nair@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C417_TTSH_NHG_QI_Award_2021_Fall_Prevention_in_Rehab_Wards.pdf