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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety
  • Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Hospital-acquired falls and injuries pose significant risks to patient safety.
  • Existing fall and injury prevention programs often require enhanced infrastructure and capacity.
  • A strategic approach is needed to optimize program effectiveness across multiple units.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement an operational strategic plan to improve fall and injury prevention programs.
  • To enhance the infrastructure and capacity of fall prevention programs.
  • To evaluate the impact of the strategic plan on program components and processes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized fall injury program characteristics from multiple inpatient medical-surgical units across 6 medical centers.
  • Implemented an operational strategic plan with expert faculty guidance.
  • Facilitated learning through lectures, coaching, and mentorship via conference calls and email.

Main Results:

  • Statistically significant improvements were observed in fall and injury prevention program components.
  • Enhanced program processes at both organizational and unit levels.
  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of a structured strategic plan in improving patient safety initiatives.

Conclusions:

  • The implemented operational strategic plan effectively enhanced fall and injury prevention programs.
  • Strategic planning and expert mentorship are crucial for improving healthcare safety programs.
  • Sustained improvements in program attributes and infrastructure can lead to better patient outcomes.