HPOE and the Joint Commission partner to create fall prevention tool

The guide describes contributing factors and solutions to prevent falls


The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence initiative and the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare are offering a guide to help hospitals prevent patient falls and associated injuries.

The guide describes contributing factors and solutions to prevent falls, identified by the center’s project to prevent falls with injury. 

The center’s Targeted Solutions Tool helps hospitals to measure and analyze the contributing factors unique to their organizations, based on 30 root causes and 21 targeted solutions. 

The tool is available to all Joint Commission-accredited organizations. 

Read the article.

 

 



October 19, 2016


Topic Area: Safety


Recent Posts

Spaces That Support: Patient-Centered Design for Modern Reproductive Health

Modern facilities must integrate highly specialized laboratories with thoughtful, patient-centered spaces that prioritize privacy, comfort and emotional well-being.


Modernization of Buildings Require Collaboration Across All Disciplines

Retrofitting outdated facilities requires consulting all departments on how to best improve operations.


Children's Health Announces Plans for RedBird Specialty Center in Texas

The system expects to welcome its first patients in December 2027.


How Can Healthcare Facilities Use Efficiency to Drive Climate and Health Goals?

Keith Edgerton discusses how the Health Care Energy & Water Efficiency Checklist helps healthcare connect operational savings with their mission to protect people and the planet.


El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital Officially Tops Out

This new 64,000-square-foot, 52-bed inpatient facility in Sunnyvale, California, will enhance rehabilitation services in Santa Clara County.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.