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Introduction Of Communication Strategies To Decrease Patient Falls In An Acute Rehabilitation Setting, Alicia Joachim
Introduction Of Communication Strategies To Decrease Patient Falls In An Acute Rehabilitation Setting, Alicia Joachim
Master's Projects and Capstones
Background: Due to the lack of appropriate fall prevention measures in an acute rehabilitation unit, there has been a notable increase of patient fall occurrences within a 6 month period. The purpose of this practice improvement project was to reduce patient falls within a 36-bed unit, using visual aids and effective communication among nursing staff. The multi-disciplinary members involved licensed nurses, nursing assistants, nursing supervisors, director of nursing, and executive administrator. Methods: The method used to implement this project included a literature search, informational interviews and staff surveys, and prioritization of interventions by the team. Project implementation was guided by …
Improving Communication And Satisfaction Through Hourly Rounds, Karen E. Sondeno
Improving Communication And Satisfaction Through Hourly Rounds, Karen E. Sondeno
Master's Projects and Capstones
The focus of this CNL project is quality improvement using high quality hourly rounds to achieve improved patient satisfaction and communication with nurses. It was determined by reviewing survey results that patient satisfaction and nurse communication is below National levels. Data shows that rounds are not being done well on a medical unit before the improvement project. It is proven that patients receive and perceive higher quality care and communication with increased nurse presence at the bedside. The population of the medical unit has high numbers of confused/dementia, and dual-diagnosis patients. It was determined that the unit would benefit from …