Preventing Falls and Fall-Related Injuries in State Veterans Homes: Virtual Breakthrough Series Collaborative.
J Nurs Care Qual
; 33(4): 334-340, 2018.
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| ID: mdl-29240572
ABSTRACT
This article reports on improved processes and outcomes from a virtual breakthrough series quality improvement collaborative to reduce preventable falls and fall-related injuries in 23 State Veterans Homes. Participating teams implemented 24 interventions (process changes); the most common was the postfall huddle. Teams reduced falls and fall-related injuries. This project highlights the importance of leadership support, interdisciplinary team involvement, and collaboration as essential components of fall prevention work.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ferimentos e Lesões
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Acidentes por Quedas
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Avaliação de Processos em Cuidados de Saúde
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Comportamento Cooperativo
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Hospitais de Veteranos
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Liderança
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article