5D Slips, Trips, and Falls

5 Diamond Patient Safety Program
Promoting Patient Safety one Diamond at a Time

Slips, Trips, & Falls

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OBJECTIVE:		To create an awareness of patient safety issues associated with slips, trips, and falls in the dialysis unit and what actions can be taken to minimize risks.
ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR DIAMOND STATUS:	Complete an in-service training module (PowerPoint Presentation) on slips, trips, and falls. Discuss fall prevention with patients, and have them sign the Patient Fall Prevention Education form, and have staff document discussions.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:	Designate one month as fall prevention month and use posters to educate patients. Distribute brochure on fall prevention at home. Review internal policy for fall risk prevention. Review internal policy for safe escort and movement of patients. Assess patients for fall risk. Conduct quality improvement project, collecting and analyzing data and implementing intervention (PDCA). Post Falls Prevention Checklist in prominent location for staff to use. Assure common understanding of terminology among patient care staff.
TOOLS/ RESOURCES:	In-Service Training Module: ~ Slips, Trips, and Falls Patient Fall Prevention Education Sample Policy - Fall Risk Prevention Sample Policy - Safe Escort and Movement of Patients Patient Fall Assessment score sheet Facility Falls Summary - Monitor for Quality Improvement Falls Management Investigation Worksheet Falls Prevention Checklist Patient Fall Prevention Protocol Are We Talking the Same Language? Falls Prevention at Home brochure (4) CDC posters on preventing falls
MEASURE(S):	100% of staff in-serviced on slips, trips, and falls. 85% of patients sign Patient Falls Prevention Education form and have documentation in medical record.

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After you have completed the Patient Safety Principles module, and have documented the required measures, please complete the Project Reporting Form and submit it to Danielle Daley at ddaley@nw1.esrd.net or by fax at 203.389.9902.