What Are We Measuring?
Patient falls occurring during hospitalization can result in serious and even potentially life-threatening consequences for many patients. Registered Nurses are responsible for identifying patients who are at risk for falls and for developing a plan of care to minimize the risk. Falls and falls with injury are a nurse sensitive indicator and demonstrate the high-quality care that is provided at Hendricks Regional Health (HRH).
At HRH, we report the percentage of patients who fall and sustain a hip fracture while in the hospital (per 1000 discharges). This data is compared to the rate of falls with hip fracture of similar organizations and allows for opportunities for improvement to be identified. The lower score is better.