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Mission Statement:

To improve the lives of people with or at risk for End Stage Renal Disease by promoting and advancing quality of care.

5-Diamond Patient Safety Program

Slips, Trips and Falls

Everything you need to complete this module is right here! Click on the links below to access the necessary tools and resources available for completion of this module.

OBJECTIVE:
To create an awareness of patient safety issues associated with slips, trips, and falls in the dialysis unit and what actions can be taken to minimize risks..
ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR DIAMOND STATUS:
  • Complete an in-service training module on slips, trips, and falls.
  • Discuss fall prevention with patients, and have them sign the Patient Fall Prevention Education form, and have staff document discussions.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
  • Designate one month as fall prevention month and use posters to educate patients.
  • Distribute brochure on fall prevention at home.
  • Review internal policy for fall risk prevention.
  • Review internal policy for safe escort and movement of patients.
  • Assess patients for fall risk.
  • Conduct quality improvement project, collecting and analyzing data and implementing intervention (PDCA).
  • Post Falls Prevention Checklist in prominent location for staff to use.
  • Assure common understanding of terminology among patient care staff.
TOOLS/
RESOURCES:
MEASURE(S):
  • 100% of staff in-serviced on slips, trips, and falls.
  • 85% of patients sign Patient Falls Prevention Education form and have documentation in medical record.

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After you have completed the Slips, Trips and Falls module, and have documented the required measures, please complete the Project Reporting Form and submit it to Network office at info@nw6.esrd.net or by fax at 919.855.0753.

 

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