title: Post-fall decision tree development and implementation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Bethesda North Hospital--TriHealth, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245, USA. bonita_gordon@trihealth.com
authors.forename: Bonita M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Gordon
authors.forename: Theresa Frissora
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Wnek
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Glorius
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hasdorff
authors.forename: Joyce
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shiverski
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ginn
mesh_terms: 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