Falls Prevention in the Rehabilitation Wards at SACH
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
50% reduction in night falls in pilot wards. Scalable initiatives reduce falls and create a safer environment.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Risk Management, Preventive Approach, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement
About this Content
Aims
50% reduction in night falls in pilot wards.
Background
Root cause analysis showed most falls occurred at night.
Methods
FMEA methodology, PDCA approach, bedside handovers, better lighting.
Results
Zero falls for five months post-intervention.
Conclusion
Scalable initiatives reduce falls and create a safer environment.
Lessons Learnt
Importance of teamwork, clear communication, and iterative processes.
Keywords
Fall Prevention, Rehabilitation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | St. Andrew Community Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Respiratory Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Feng Yan |
Project Member(s) | Angel Lee |
Connect with this contributor!
Feng Yan - yan_feng@sach.org.sg
Project Attachment
C_33_SACH_NHIP_2022_Falls_Prevention_in_the_Rehabilitation_Wards_at_SACH.pdf