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Table 4 Intervention plan

From: The effectiveness of a multidisciplinary QI activity for accidental fall prevention: Staff compliance is critical

Plan

Intervention

Base plan

Consider bed height, bed rail and other environmental safety measures.

I-A

Patients asked to utilize handrails.

Patients asked to call nurse for assistance with mobility.

I-B

Patients attached to motion sensor.

Nurse assists patients while toileting

II

Nursing staff and physicians meet regarding patient-specific fall plans.

Patients attached to motion sensor.

Nurse assists patients while toileting.

Use of additional bed rails.

Family asked to assist if possible; if not possible, patients moved to nursing station for direct observation.

III

Motion sensor (night only)

Patients asked to utilize handrails.