Post-fall decision tree development and implementation.
Care and evaluation after a patient's fall require a number of steps to ensure that appropriate care is given and injury is minimized. Astute and appropriate assessment skills with strategic interventions and communication can minimize the harm from a fall. Post-Fall Decision Guidelines were developed to guide care and treatment and to identify potential complications after a patient has fallen. This systematic approach mobilizes the steps of communication, using the Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) format, and guides assessment interventions.
Gordon
Bonita M
BM
Bethesda North Hospital--TriHealth, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245, USA. bonita_gordon@trihealth.com
Wnek
Theresa Frissora
TF
Glorius
Nancy
N
Hasdorff
Carmen
C
Shiverski
Joyce
J
Ginn
Janet
J
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D003663:Decision Trees; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014481:United States