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The incidence of falls in hospitals is an alarming number. National averages indicate that acute care general hospitals experience approximately 1,000,000 fall occurrences, per year. Sadly, 30% of those falls will result in injuries. Of those injuries, 5% or 52,500 will receive serious trauma such as a hip fracture.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, you need to remain alert to potential fall risks. This is important because patients and families can play an important part in creating a safe purchase cialis environment.
All patients are to be assessed upon admission for the potential of falls. An "action" plan is then implemented to decrease the likelihood of a fall. Unfortunately, the "action plan" is not always followed.
All Patients at Risk
It is safe to assume that all patients are at some degree of risk of falling. Impaired mental status (i.e. confusion, disorientation), impaired memory, as well as those patients taking medications that act on the central nervous system, such as sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the chance of falling.
New products are on the market to assist cialis staff protects their patients. Bed alarms as well as motion alarms, which alert staff if someone is trying to get out of bed, are in use. Low beds or Vail "enclosed bed systems" may be employed. Physical and chemical restraints are still being used as well. Many facilities are working to move to a "restraint-free" environment as restraints have not been proven to reduce falls.
Simple care strategies should also include:
• non-skid footwear
• improved lighting
• minimize clutter near the patient's bed
• frequent patient checks
Fall Prevention Plan
We all know that accidents do happen. However, be sure that the hospital staff has a program in place to minimize the risk of a fall. The following guidelines will help ensure maximum safety of your loved one.
1. Request a copy of the hospital's Fall Prevention Policy and Procedure.
2. Review the policy and the actual "care plan" to determine if a safe plan is in place.
3. If restraints are indicated, request a copy of the hospital's Restraint Policy and Procedure. Restraints, if used correctly, can be a part of a hospital's safety plan. However, restraint use can also pose a safety risk. Be sure they are monitored as outlined in the Restraint Policy.
4. Patients are to be assessed continuously to evaluate their safety risk. Studies have reported that between 16% and 52% of patients may experience more than one fall during their hospitalization. Be alert for changes in condition that warrant a change to their Fall Prevention Action Plan.
5. Depending on the nature on an individual's care needs, a 24hour sitter may be the only option to ensure safety. Hospital staff should assess for this high level of monitoring.
Ongoing Monitoring
Effective fall prevention requires ongoing monitoring. Remain alert to be sure all care givers are following safety guidelines. If necessary, request to see someone in authority to ensure the safety of your loved one. Hospital stays are difficult enough without the added burden of a serious fall.
With health care comprising a significant part of the national economy and growing larger every year, hospitals need to become efficient and effective in how they take care of their own operations, their employees not to mention their patients. This is truly a white paper in a book that demonstrates, yes, hospitals can be healed and can be turned around in a relatively quick time from losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to becoming the premier hospital.
In this turnaround case study, David Herdlinger shares how he became part of this incredible story. Imagine a once profitable hospital becoming a healthcare institution that was losing $1 million per month and having a vote of "no confidence" by the medical staff with regards to management company. The situation was indeed dire.
Through the firing of the management team to the hiring of a new CEO, Gary Colberg, David documents many of the behind the scenes events that transformed this failing regional hospital into one of the best hospitals in GA. From the initial meeting with the new executive team to the monthly coaching sessions with the hospital's health practitioners to just listen while helping them improve their leadership skills, the reader in a very short time can understand how this management turnaround process happened fairly quickly.
David truly demonstrated that when a results focused, innovative and authentic leader takes over anything is possible. His modest sharing of his part in turning around this struggling regional hospital in GA to become the best hospital and reflects his overall approach to coaching, training and the development of leadership skills.
Organizational change is not easy especially in the health care industry. This book provides a simple place as to where to start and what to do. If you are in health care, in a leadership or management role and have issues ranging from financial to organizational culture, then this quick and easy read may begin to provide some very doable answers for you.
The incidence of falls in hospitals is an alarming number. National averages indicate that acute care general hospitals experience approximately 1,000,000 fall occurrences, per year. Sadly, 30% of those falls will result in injuries. Of those injuries, 5% or 52,500 will receive serious trauma such as a hip fracture.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, you need to remain alert to potential fall risks. This is important because patients and families can play an important part in creating a safe purchase cialis environment.
All patients are to be assessed upon admission for the potential of falls. An "action" plan is then implemented to decrease the likelihood of a fall. Unfortunately, the "action plan" is not always followed.
All Patients at Risk
It is safe to assume that all patients are at some degree of risk of falling. Impaired mental status (i.e. confusion, disorientation), impaired memory, as well as those patients taking medications that act on the central nervous system, such as sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the chance of falling.
New products are on the market to assist cialis staff protects their patients. Bed alarms as well as motion alarms, which alert staff if someone is trying to get out of bed, are in use. Low beds or Vail "enclosed bed systems" may be employed. Physical and chemical restraints are still being used as well. Many facilities are working to move to a "restraint-free" environment as restraints have not been proven to reduce falls.
Simple care strategies should also include:
• non-skid footwear
• improved lighting
• minimize clutter near the patient's bed
• frequent patient checks
Fall Prevention Plan
We all know that accidents do happen. However, be sure that the hospital staff has a program in place to minimize the risk of a fall. The following guidelines will help ensure maximum safety of your loved one.
1. Request a copy of the hospital's Fall Prevention Policy and Procedure.
2. Review the policy and the actual "care plan" to determine if a safe plan is in place.
3. If restraints are indicated, request a copy of the hospital's Restraint Policy and Procedure. Restraints, if used correctly, can be a part of a hospital's safety plan. However, restraint use can also pose a safety risk. Be sure they are monitored as outlined in the Restraint Policy.
4. Patients are to be assessed continuously to evaluate their safety risk. Studies have reported that between 16% and 52% of patients may experience more than one fall during their hospitalization. Be alert for changes in condition that warrant a change to their Fall Prevention Action Plan.
5. Depending on the nature on an individual's care needs, a 24hour sitter may be the only option to ensure safety. Hospital staff should assess for this high level of monitoring.
Ongoing Monitoring
Effective fall prevention requires ongoing monitoring. Remain alert to be sure all care givers are following safety guidelines. If necessary, request to see someone in authority to ensure the safety of your loved one. Hospital stays are difficult enough without the added burden of a serious fall.
With health care comprising a significant part of the national economy and growing larger every year, hospitals need to become efficient and effective in how they take care of their own operations, their employees not to mention their patients. This is truly a white paper in a book that demonstrates, yes, hospitals can be healed and can be turned around in a relatively quick time from losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to becoming the premier hospital.
In this turnaround case study, David Herdlinger shares how he became part of this incredible story. Imagine a once profitable hospital becoming a healthcare institution that was losing $1 million per month and having a vote of "no confidence" by the medical staff with regards to management company. The situation was indeed dire.
Through the firing of the management team to the hiring of a new CEO, Gary Colberg, David documents many of the behind the scenes events that transformed this failing regional hospital into one of the best hospitals in GA. From the initial meeting with the new executive team to the monthly coaching sessions with the hospital's health practitioners to just listen while helping them improve their leadership skills, the reader in a very short time can understand how this management turnaround process happened fairly quickly.
David truly demonstrated that when a results focused, innovative and authentic leader takes over anything is possible. His modest sharing of his part in turning around this struggling regional hospital in GA to become the best hospital and reflects his overall approach to coaching, training and the development of leadership skills.
Organizational change is not easy especially in the health care industry. This book provides a simple place as to where to start and what to do. If you are in health care, in a leadership or management role and have issues ranging from financial to organizational culture, then this quick and easy read may begin to provide some very doable answers for you.