Emergency department fall reduction
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William G. Zic, DNP, MSN, RN, School of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Abstract
Patient falls have long been a concern in the healthcare industry and they account for unnecessary patient injuries and organizational expenditures. However, with the use of an appropriate set of customizable fall reduction tools, limiting or eliminating patient falls may be accomplished. Early patient fall risk identification may be key.
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| Type | Presentation |
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| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | AHRQ Tools; Emergency Department; Fall Prevention |
Conference Information
| Name | Nursing Education Research Conference 2020: Transforming Nursing Education Through Evidence Generation and Translation |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International; National League for Nursing |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2020 |
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