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Improving Compliance and Effectiveness in Fall Prevention
Corresponding Author(s) : Angel G Joseph
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): 2025 Volume -13 - Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Patient falls remain a persistent safety issue in hospitals, causing injury and prolonging hospitalization. Despite protocols, Wadi Al-Dawaser General Hospital Riyadh Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, saw increased fall incidents in late 2024.
Aim: To enhance compliance with fall prevention protocols and reduce inpatient falls by 50% within nine months.
Methods: A hospital-wide quality improvement project was launched across MSW, ICU, PW, and OPD (July 2024–March 2025). Interventions included staff re-education, environmental audits, equipment readiness checks, and standardized fall risk assessment using the Morse Fall Scale.
Results: Fall rate reduced from 0.36 to 0.18 per 1,000 patient days (50% reduction). Total falls declined from 5 (Jul–Nov) to 3 (Dec–Apr). From February to April 2025, zero fall incidents were reported, with staff protocol compliance >90%.
Conclusion: Targeted interventions significantly improved fall prevention outcomes. Continued training, environmental vigilance, and real-time monitoring are essential for sustaining gains.
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- Oliver D, Daly F, Martin FC, McMurdo ME. Risk factors and risk assessment tools for falls in hospital in-patients: a systematic review. Age Ageing. 2004;33(2):122–30.
- Morse JM. Preventing Patient Falls: Establishing a Fall Intervention Program. Springer Publishing; 2008.
- World Health Organization. WHO Global Report on Falls Prevention in Older Age. Geneva: WHO Press; 2007.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Falls in Older People: Assessing Risk and Prevention. NICE Guideline [CG161]; 2013.
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Oliver D, Daly F, Martin FC, McMurdo ME. Risk factors and risk assessment tools for falls in hospital in-patients: a systematic review. Age Ageing. 2004;33(2):122–30.
Morse JM. Preventing Patient Falls: Establishing a Fall Intervention Program. Springer Publishing; 2008.
World Health Organization. WHO Global Report on Falls Prevention in Older Age. Geneva: WHO Press; 2007.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Falls in Older People: Assessing Risk and Prevention. NICE Guideline [CG161]; 2013.