A Fall Prevention Intervention on a Women’s Health Gynecology Medical-Surgical Unit

Authors

Eboni Brown, Corewell Health East
Lindsay Colby, Corewell Health East
Patricia Delgado, Corewell Health East

Files

Keywords

Patient falls, severe injuries, hospital stays

Disciplines

Nursing

Description

• Patient falls can lead to severe injuries, longer hospital stays, and additional healthcare costs.
• Trended data on 6S GYN/MED indicated falls were a consistent patient safety concern, highlighting an urgent need for enhanced fall preventive strategies.
• A review of existing practices, literature1, 2 , and feedback from clinical staff indicated a need for further education for both nursing assistants and registered nurses.
• The goal of this project was to improve fall prevention education to enhance patient safety and improve overall nursing care quality.

Publication Date

5-2025

Recommended Citation

Brown E, Colby L, Delgado P. A fall prevention intervention on a women’s health gynecology medical-surgical unit. Presented at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital; 2025 May 6-12; Royal Oak, MI.

Comments

Nurses Week at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, May 6-12, 2025.