Abstract

The incidence of falls among the long-term care (LTC) facility residents continues to be a major factor. Falls are accredited with increased disability, significant long-term health complications, and increased costs of care in relation to treatment, caretaking, and reimbursement for related injuries in the aging person. In a small skilled nursing facility in Long Island, New York, monthly fall reports indicate an average of seven falls per month. With most falls occurring in older adult residents, a plan to reduce the number of falls in this vulnerable population is desired.

Tania D. Chery

Author Details

Tania D. Chery, DNP, RN

Sigma Membership

Gamma Eta

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Gait Belt, Fall Prevention, Long-term Care Facilities

Advisor

Shanahan, Tonya

Second Advisor

Holston, Jane

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-03-24

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