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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.
The graph below reflects data publicly released in January 2023 for a selected period of time. Learn more by visiting Medicare.gov Care Compare.
Fall prevention strategies include:
Patient mobilization training for associates
Following universal fall prevention measures
Morse Fall Risk Scale (if ≥ 50 fall prevention measures will be initiated)
Ceiling lifts and lift transport devices
Slide sheets
Grab bars
Inpatient Hourly Rounding
HRH conducts regular audits to ensure all fall prevention measures are in place in identified high fall risk patients.
We encourage patients and family members to use many of the different resources available to compare and choose a hospital or healthcare provider. Examples include Medicare.gov Care Compare and Leapfrog Ratings as well as talking with your doctor.