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Implementing a Pediatric Fall Prevention Policy and Program

Elizabeth Murray, Joy Vess, Barbara J Edlund

    Pediatric Nursing
    |February 7, 2018
    PubMed

    Insights

    Implementing a pediatric fall prevention program using the Humpty Dumpty Fall Scale effectively reduced patient falls in a hospital setting. This approach ensures tailored interventions for pediatric patients at risk.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Patient Safety
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Patient falls are a significant concern in healthcare settings, particularly for children who have unique developmental and cognitive variations influencing their fall risk.
    • Effective fall prevention strategies require accurate risk assessment and tailored intervention programs.
    • The Humpty Dumpty Fall Scale is a validated tool designed for assessing fall risk in pediatric populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and implement a comprehensive pediatric fall prevention policy and program within an inpatient setting.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured fall prevention program utilizing a validated risk assessment tool.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a pediatric fall prevention policy with input from pediatric staff.
    • Implementation of an inpatient pediatric fall prevention program.
    • Utilized the Humpty Dumpty Fall Scale for patient-specific risk assessment.

    Main Results:

    • The implemented pediatric fall prevention program demonstrated significant success.
    • No patient falls were recorded after the program's implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • A structured, evidence-based pediatric fall prevention program is highly effective in reducing falls.
    • Staff collaboration and the use of validated tools like the Humpty Dumpty Fall Scale are crucial for successful fall prevention in pediatric care.

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