@article{ref1,
title="Development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive fall risk program",
journal="Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing",
year="2011",
author="Neiman, Jenae and Rannie, Michael and Thrasher, Jodi and Terry, Karen and Kahn, Michael G.",
volume="16",
number="2",
pages="130-139",
abstract="Purpose.  The purpose was to develop and implement I'M SAFE, a comprehensive patient fall-risk assessment tool linked to a tiered-intervention falls prevention program. Design and Method.  A fall-risk evaluation tool was incorporated into electronic nurse documentation along with risk-specific nursing interventions. Results.  Intrinsic fall rates declined significantly (preimplementation: .67 falls/1,000 patient days; postimplementation: .51 falls/1,000 patient days, p= .015) and has been sustained 2 years following implementation. Practice Implications.  The I'M SAFE tool identifies patients at increased risk for falls. When linked to a multidisciplinary fall prevention program, the incidence of preventable falls can be reduced. The program's impact has persisted across two facilities.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1539-0136",
doi="10.1111/j.1744-6155.2011.00277.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2011.00277.x"
}