What will indicate if this initiative was effective? Environmental assessments are completed within 24 hours. Falls resulting in injuries are reduced. Fall rates are below the national average. Environmental assessments include medical equipment.

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Eight patients of a home health agency required hospitalization after falling at home. The agency put in place a risk management plan that involves admission fall risk assessments and creation of a team to assess patient environment under their care

What will indicate if this initiative was effective?

  • Environmental assessments are completed within 24 hours.
  • Falls resulting in injuries are reduced.
  • Fall rates are below the national average.
  • Environmental assessments include medical equipment.
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