Fall Prevention
The Challenge
The daily operations in the patient care environment are intensely time consuming. Most organizations find it difficult to dedicate time and focus towards implementing a complete and effective fall prevention system. Developing a fall prevention system that meets the right standards and yields measurable results is a daunting idea. This results in many hospitals letting their operations function at lower levels than are preferable.
The Solution
Lone Star works with nursing management and clinical staff as well as ancillary functions, deploying a methodology through the organization supported by a series of tools. The Tailored Interventions for Patient Safety (TIPS) approach centers on a practical fall risk assessment, personalized prevention plans, and consistent execution.
We have engineered our customer engagements to optimally deliver the tools, training, and reinforcement for a complete, fully-adopted and sustainable change in the fall prevention culture and behaviors.
The TIPS methodology* is backed by the results of a three-year test over 14 medical units, led by nurse researchers. Over the past 20 years, the study has included over a million patients. Fall reduction rates dropped by 15%, but more importantly, injurious falls were reduced by 35%.
The Team
The members of the Lone Star professional services team have worked in the clinical care environment. Our mission is to help you accelerate the adoption of an evidence-based program with the least impact on your staff. With decades of combined experience and a deep understanding of clinical workflows, our team works with your staff, ensuring the tools and training we provide integrate seamlessly into daily operations. We’re here to support your success every step of the way.
* References- Dykes, P.C., Curtin-Bowen, M., Lipsitz, S., Franz, C., Adelman, J., Adkinson, L.,Bogaisky, M., Carroll, D., Carter, E., Herlihy, L., Lindros, M.E., Ryan, V., Scanlan, M., Walsh, M., Wien, M., Bates, D.W. (2023). Cost of Inpatient Falls and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Implementation of an Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Program. JAMA Health Forum, 4(1),1-11. http://doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.20022.5125