Tulane Fall Statistics
How many falls occurred on 5 center in 2022?
A) 32 falls
B) 48 falls
C) 57 falls
B, 48 falls
What fall scale does Tulane use?
Morse Fall Scale
This patient has no IV, no history of falls, and is completely alert and oriented
Low fall risk
Which level of fall risk requires non-skid socks
All patients, (low, medium, high)
How many total falls occurred in Tulane Medical Center during the year 2022?
A) 182 falls
B) 194 falls
C) 201 falls
A, 182 falls
What is the Morse Fall Scale range for a low fall risk?
0-24 points
This patient is confused, has a history of falls, and uses a walker to move around.
High fall risk
Which patients require placement near the nurses station?
High fall risk patients
Of the falls that occurred, what percentage of these patients were wearing non-skid footwear?
A) 82%
B) 65%
C) 50%
C, 50% of the patients
How often is the fall risk assessment done?
Each shift, upon admission, or any changes (such as mental status or a new medication)
This patient has an impaired gait, has more than two medical diagnoses in the chart, but is oriented to their own ability.
Moderate fall risk
Which patients require a bed alarm and assistance with ambulation?
Moderate and High risk patients
Which is the most common documented fall at Tulane?
A) Found on the floor
B) Ambulating with assistance
C) Ambulating to the bathroom
A, patients are found on the floor. In the year 2022 116 patients were found on the ground.
What is a high fall risk score?
Greater than 45 points
This patient forgets their limitations, has a history of falling, and has an IV
Which patients need a fall risk sign on the door and a fall armband on the patient.
High and Moderate fall risk patients
What was the fall goal for 2022 per 1000 patient days?
A) <2.22
B) <2.89
C) <2.39
The correct answer is C 2.39 falls per patient days.
How is this calculated?
(Number of patient falls/ number of patient bed days) * 1000
When a patient falls, what needs to be completed?
Occurrence report, post fall assessment, post fall debriefing
This patient is oriented to their own ability, has a weak gait, and uses a cane
Moderate fall risk
Which patients require all four side rails up as fall prevention?
NONE, this can be considered a restraint