F ALL P REVENTION C OMMUNICATION Shellie A. Raisanen Ferris State University May-July 2013

O BJECTIVES Conduct a needs assessment related to fall risk communication Develop and implement an educational project to promote effective staff communication when implementing patient-specific interventions around fall risk Evaluate the successful completion of the educational project

N EEDS A SSESSMENT Data review Literature search Unit manager support Staff observation and interviews Patient interviews

D ATA R EVIEW Identified different ways to evaluate data to determine units with high fall rates Identified needs based on staff observation and interviews Identified needs based on patient interviews Support for communication strategies already in place, but not used accordingly Support for patient safety interventions already in place, but not practiced regularly

L ITERATURE R EVIEW Literature provided by Cara Knapp Literature search with assistance from Sandra Kommitt Analyze literature to current state- similarities and gaps Explore literature for specific communication techniques lending to patient safety

D EVELOPMENT Data collection results review Incorporation of multiple teaching strategies that meet the needs of different learning styles Utilization of learning theories to enhance knowledge in the presentation of the educational session

T EACHING S TRATEGIES Poster to keep in break room Quiz show in PowerPoint format Tri-fold note-cards Case studies with discussion

I MPLEMENTATION Provide multiple venues for presentation of material TSM SLC Monthly staff meetings

E VALUATION Provision of learner’s post education evaluation form Preceptor evaluation of met learning objectives Self evaluation of met learning objectives Long term- evaluation of data to determine decrease in fall rates for unit

Learner Evaluation Tool Please complete the evaluation form below by circling the appropriate number that best fits your evaluation of the educational activity. Completion of this form is required to successfully complete the educational activity. Purpose/Goal statement: The purpose of the Communication in Falls Prevention project is to promote effective staff communication when implementing patient-specific interventions around individualized fall-risk factors. Using the following scale, please respond to these statements regarding this educational activity: 5= strongly agree4=agree3=neutral2=disagree1=strongly disagree At the end of this program, I was able to: Recognize the lack of communication between peers and patients regarding fall prevention Recognize the impact of communicating implemented fall prevention interventions on nursing practice and patient safety The objectives related to the overall purpose/goal(s) of this educational activity The session content was well organized The speaker demonstrated expertise in the content area The speaker demonstrated respect to the learners The teaching/learning resources were effective: Case studies (if applicable) Group discussion Visual aides (poster, note-cards) Quiz Show List any other comments/suggestions regarding this educational activity below:

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