title: An evidence-based approach to fall risk assessment, prevention, and management: lessons learned.
abstract: Nurses at an academic medical institution undertook a fall safety initiative. Using an evidence-based approach, they created a risk stratification tool, developed a comprehensive protocol, investigated fall-prevention products and technologies, and piloted the protocol and products/technologies before the full implementation. This article describes their journey and lessons learned along the way, the most compelling of which is the need for a simple, guided, and time-efficient approach to implementing the best practices into clinical care.
authors.affiliation: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Nursing Administration, 220, 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. spoe@jhmi.edu
authors.forename: Stephanie S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Poe
authors.forename: Maria M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Cvach
authors.forename: Denise G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Gartrelu
authors.forename: Batya R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Radzik
authors.forename: Tameria L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Joy
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015142:Baltimore; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital; D010865:Pilot Projects; D010934:Planning Techniques; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*