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Fall Risk Identification And Reduction Among The Gerontological Population At A Long-Term Care Facility, Esther A. Lowe, Breanna Cates, Lisa James, Ashley Samson, Jowel Ochoa, Matthew Ng
Fall Risk Identification And Reduction Among The Gerontological Population At A Long-Term Care Facility, Esther A. Lowe, Breanna Cates, Lisa James, Ashley Samson, Jowel Ochoa, Matthew Ng
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Abstract
Problem: Data obtained from the facility from February 2022 to July 2023 showed that there were a total of 110 falls at the facility with 51% resulting in injury. The facility also lacked a standardized fall assessment tool with minimal follow up after fall incidents.
Context: A microsystem assessment of the geriatric population at the long-term care facility indicated the need for a standardized fall risk screening tool to accurately assess patients.
Interventions: A staff presentation was created highlighting the high rate of falls at the facility as well as to educate on the implementation of the Morse Fall …