Woodlyne Pierre-Lallemand, Vincenza Coughlin, Gwenn Brown-Tammaro, Heidi Pierluissi, Waitline Williams
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Abstract
Falls are common events in hospitalized patients and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults. Healthcare professionals can positively impact fall rates through nurse-led strategies such as an evidence-based framework addressing age-related risk factors. A quality improvement project supported by the NICHE Leadership Training Program (LTP), titled "See the E, PEEK on Me," was developed to address falls in older adults on a pilot unit at one campus of an academic health system (AHS). Results of the implementation demonstrated a reduction in falls for patients over the age of 65 over a one-year period.
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Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.
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