A Novel Multipronged Approach to Fall Mitigation Utilizing Proximity Zone Charting

Authors

John Brennan, Bridgeport Hospital- Yale New Haven Health, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610, United States.
Cheryl Green, Bridgeport Hospital- Yale New Haven Health, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610, United States.
Todd Allen Lane, Bridgeport Hospital- Yale New Haven Health, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610, United States.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Nurse Leader

Abstract

Inpatient falls have the potential to seriously impact patient outcomes. As evidence of this safety risk, organizations spend a vast amount of time and resources in documenting, classifying, and understanding a fall incident. In addition to clerical initiatives, several quality improvement efforts coincide with the organizational imperative to mitigate the propensity of falls. We describe the application of a novel multifaceted fall mitigation program, its impact on organizational practices, and the applicability of targeted interventions on nursing scope and practice.

Publication Date

3-12-2025

Recommended Citation

Brennan, John; Green, Cheryl; and Lane, Todd Allen, "A Novel Multipronged Approach to Fall Mitigation Utilizing Proximity Zone Charting" (2025). Medical Nursing. 50.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/medical_nursing/50