Reducing Inpatient Falls in a Community Hospital
31 December 2020
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Platform
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
Cluster
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
Reduce inpatient average fall rate by 0.4 per 1,000 patient days. Transformational changes in care and teamwork led to safer environments with reduced fall rates.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Inpatient Care, Rehabilitative Care
About this Content
Aims
Reduce inpatient average fall rate by 0.4 per 1,000 patient days.
Background
Fall incidence was high compared to other hospitals; patients aged ≥65 with multiple comorbidities.
Methods
Kaizen “Go See, Ask” approach; interventions introduced using PDCA cycles; fall sensor mats, acuity-based staffing, RCAs.
Results
Inpatient falls reduced by 0.4 per 1,000 patient days; improved teamwork and patient safety.
Conclusion
Transformational changes in care and teamwork led to safer environments with reduced fall rates.
Lessons Learnt
Sustained monitoring and leadership support are key for continuous fall prevention improvements.
Keywords
Falls Prevention, Patient Safety, Kaizen, PDCA, Community Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Ang Mo Kio Thye Hua Kwan Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Tiew Lay Hwa |
Project Member(s) | Helen Chen |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Tiew Lay Hwa - layhwa_tiew@amkh.org.sg
Project Attachment
6_AMK_THKH_NHIP_2020_Reducing_Inpatient_Falls_in_a_CommHosp_combine.pdf (opens in new tab)