Over the past year, Monash House Private Hospital has been dedicated to enhancing patient safety and increasing care, particularly focusing on preventing patient falls.?
We're thrilled to share the steps we've taken and the tremendous improvements we've seen in this vital area:
- Enhanced Pre-Admission Process: We've revamped our pre-admission process to better identify patients at risk of falls, ensuring proactive measures are in place right from the start.
- Comprehensive Falls Risk Assessments: Every patient, irrespective of age, medical history, or specialty, undergoes thorough falls risk assessments, allowing us to tailor care plans effectively.
- Specialised Staff Training: Our staff members have undergone additional training focused on falls prevention, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to provide vigilant care.
- Focused Orientation for Agency Staff: We've improved the orientation process for agency staff, emphasising specific protocols related to pain management, falls prevention, and active participation in our falls management strategies.
- Ongoing Communication and Education: Falls prevention is a regular topic at our staff meetings and huddles. We celebrate milestones and share successes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Visual Cue System: Introducing red folders for high falls risk patients and prominent falls stickers has improved awareness and ensured heightened vigilance among our healthcare team.
- Process Optimisation: We've optimized processes such as assisting post-operative patients with dressing in recovery, ensuring close supervision and assistance during critical moments.
- Regular Audits: Our commitment to excellence includes regular audits of our falls prevention processes, ensuring they remain effective and aligned with best practices.
The results speak for themselves - we've witnessed a significant improvement in patient safety over the years. These achievements are a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team at Monash House Private Hospital.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing exceptional care and continuously raising the bar for patient safety. Thank you to all our staff for their unwavering dedication and passion for excellence.
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