Fall TIPS: Reducing falls in a med-surg telemetry unitThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states that fall prevention should include three steps: assess fall risk, develop a personalized prevention plan, and…
Tailored falls prevention plansNurses make significant contributions to patients’ experiences, safety, and healing. Today, with such a strong evidence base in place to demonstrate the correlation between…
Known fallersPatients who arrive in the emergency department (ED) because of a fall or with a medical condition or after an accident that resulted in…
ECMO and nurse-led mobilizationEarly mobilization involves the early application and intensification of physical therapy within the first 2 to 5 days of a critical illness.
Discharge hospitality centerPatients ready for discharge frequently remain in their rooms for various reasons, such as waiting for transportation, outpatient medications, and durable medical equipment (DME).…
Early patient mobilityNurses have carried the world through a pandemic and continue to experience the stressors of a staffing crisis and an overburdened healthcare system. Ongoing…
The VIP treatment: A comprehensive post-fall assessment guidelineFalls, a prevalent health issue among older adults, are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. In 2018, according to the Centers for Disease…
Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDsWhen reflecting on the needs of patients using ambulatory care services, it doesn’t take long to realize that their requirements frequently exceed what these…
Preventing falls in long-term care facilitiesOn November 8, 2019, Ms. Jane Broom’s* heirs filed a lawsuit against Holy Acres Nursing Home claiming negligence. Ms. Broom was admitted to the…
Ceiling lifts and safe patient handling and mobility programsEquipment accessibility and multifunctionality help ensure program success. Editor’s note: This is an early release of a web exclusive article for the March 2021…
To err is human: A personal perspective on preventing fallsTo err is human. These words keep dancing around in my mind as I sit here as a family member rather than a nurse.…
Rheumatology nursingA career path that can leave a lasting impression. Takeaways: Nurses have a variety of career options in range of care settings, including rheumatology…
Fall TIPS: Reducing falls in a med-surg telemetry unitThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states that fall prevention should include three steps: assess fall risk, develop a personalized prevention…
Tailored falls prevention plansNurses make significant contributions to patients’ experiences, safety, and healing. Today, with such a strong evidence base in place to demonstrate the…
Known fallersPatients who arrive in the emergency department (ED) because of a fall or with a medical condition or after an accident that…
ECMO and nurse-led mobilizationEarly mobilization involves the early application and intensification of physical therapy within the first 2 to 5 days of a critical illness.
Discharge hospitality centerPatients ready for discharge frequently remain in their rooms for various reasons, such as waiting for transportation, outpatient medications, and durable medical…
Early patient mobilityNurses have carried the world through a pandemic and continue to experience the stressors of a staffing crisis and an overburdened healthcare…
The VIP treatment: A comprehensive post-fall assessment guidelineFalls, a prevalent health issue among older adults, are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. In 2018, according to the Centers…
Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDsWhen reflecting on the needs of patients using ambulatory care services, it doesn’t take long to realize that their requirements frequently exceed…
Preventing falls in long-term care facilitiesOn November 8, 2019, Ms. Jane Broom’s* heirs filed a lawsuit against Holy Acres Nursing Home claiming negligence. Ms. Broom was admitted…
Ceiling lifts and safe patient handling and mobility programsEquipment accessibility and multifunctionality help ensure program success. Editor’s note: This is an early release of a web exclusive article for the…
To err is human: A personal perspective on preventing fallsTo err is human. These words keep dancing around in my mind as I sit here as a family member rather than…
Rheumatology nursingA career path that can leave a lasting impression. Takeaways: Nurses have a variety of career options in range of care settings,…
Fall TIPS: Reducing falls in a med-surg telemetry unitBy: Hannah Pathan, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPPS; April Camiling-Burke, DNP, MSN, RN, AOCNS, BMTCN, AHN-BC; Carolene Stephenson, PhD, MBA, MSN, FNP-C; Julie Romano, RN, BSN, CMSRN; and Ahmad Singer, PhD, DNP, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
Discharge hospitality centerBy: Kyle Choquette, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CNRN, SCRN, and Rebecca Dwyer, MSN, RN, NE-B
Early patient mobilityBy: Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP; Ruth Francis, MPH, MCHES; Margaret Arnold, PT, CEES, CSPHP; and Katrina Locke, PT
The VIP treatment: A comprehensive post-fall assessment guidelineBy: Blaine A. Winters, DNP, APRN; Tracy Dustin, MS, RN; Abigail Fife; and Allison Christenson
Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDsBy: Diana Dedmon, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC; Lori Mehaffey, DNP, RN-BC; Kimberly Payne, RN, MSN, MSHA; and Marisa L. Wilson, DNSc, RN-BC, CPHIMS, FAAN
Preventing falls in long-term care facilitiesBy: By Omobola Awosika Oyeleye, EdD, JD, MSN, M.Ed, B.A., BSN, CNE, CPHQ, and Sara Lewandowski, DNP, MS, BA, BS, RN, CNE, HNB-BC
