Communication in Falls Prevention

Fall Prevention CommunicationShellie A. RaisanenFerris State UniversityMay-July 2013

1ObjectivesConduct a needs assessment related to fall risk communicationDevelop and implement an educational project to promote effective staff communication when implementing patient-specific interventions around fall riskEvaluate the successful completion of the educational project

Needs AssessmentData reviewLiterature searchUnit manager supportStaff observation and interviews Patient interviews

Data ReviewIdentified different ways to evaluate data to determine units with high fall ratesIdentified needs based on staff observation and interviewsIdentified needs based on patient interviewsSupport for communication strategies already in place, but not used accordinglySupport for patient safety interventions already in place, but not practiced regularly

4Literature ReviewLiterature provided by Cara KnappLiterature search with assistance from Sandra KommittAnalyze literature to current state- similarities and gapsExplore literature for specific communication techniques lending to patient safety

5Development Data collection results reviewIncorporation of multiple teaching strategies that meet the needs of different learning stylesUtilization of learning theories to enhance knowledge in the presentation of the educational session

6Teaching StrategiesPoster to keep in break roomQuiz show in PowerPoint formatTri-fold note-cardsCase studies with discussion

7ImplementationProvide multiple venues for presentation of materialTSMSLCMonthly staff meetings

8EvaluationProvision of learners post education evaluation formPreceptor evaluation of met learning objectivesSelf evaluation of met learning objectivesLong term- evaluation of data to determine decrease in fall rates for unit

9Learner Evaluation ToolPlease complete the evaluation form below by circling the appropriate number that best fits your evaluation of the educational activity. Completion of this form is required to successfully complete the educational activity.Purpose/Goal statement: The purpose of the Communication in Falls Prevention project is to promote effective staff communication when implementing patient-specific interventions around individualized fall-risk factors.Using the following scale, please respond to these statements regarding this educational activity: 5= strongly agree4=agree3=neutral2=disagree1=strongly disagreeAt the end of this program, I was able to:Recognize the lack of communication between peers and patients regarding fall prevention.5 4 3 2 1Recognize the impact of communicating implemented fall prevention interventions on nursing practice and patient safety.5 4 3 2 1The objectives related to the overall purpose/goal(s) of this educational activity.5 4 3 2 1The session content was well organized.5 4 3 2 1The speaker demonstrated expertise in the content area.5 4 3 2 1The speaker demonstrated respect to the learners.5 4 3 2 1The teaching/learning resources were effective:Case studies (if applicable)5 4 3 2 1Group discussion5 4 3 2 1Visual aides (poster, note-cards)5 4 3 2 1

Quiz Show5 4 3 2 1List any other comments/suggestions regarding this educational activity below:

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