Key Transformation Initiatives in Reducing Inpatient Falls
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
Reduce unassisted falls by 50% and mitigate risks for therapy-related falls and non-fall skin injuries. Structured initiatives significantly reduced falls, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Training ＆ Education, Value Based Care, Safe Care, International Patient Safety Goals, Learning Approach, Team Based Learning, Learning Culture
About this Content
Aims
Reduce unassisted falls by 50% and mitigate risks for therapy-related falls and non-fall skin injuries.
Background
Inpatient falls were a major patient safety concern, impacting recovery and increasing hospital stays.
Methods
Monthly equipment checks, loaning footwear, quarterly staff education, and weekly reminders.
Results
Total falls reduced by 26.7%, unassisted falls by 80%, and fall-related injuries by 75%. Skin injuries increased by 40% due to comorbidities and mental state changes.
Conclusion
Structured initiatives significantly reduced falls, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
Lessons Learnt
Staff engagement and structured interventions improved fall prevention, but skin injuries require targeted education.
Keywords
Inpatient Falls, Fall Prevention, Patient Safety, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Ang Mo Kio Thye Hua Kwan Hospital |
Platform(s) | Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Gwee Yuan |
Project Member(s) | Jasreel Si |
Connect with this contributor!
Gwee Yuan - yuan_gwee@amkh.org.sg
Project Attachment
C_118_AMK_THKH_CAPE_2023_Key_Transformation_Initiatives_in_Reducing_Inpatient_Falls.pdf