The Falls Management Program (FMP) is an interdisciplinary quality improvement initiative. It is designed to assist nursing facilities in providing individualized, person-centered care, and improving their fall care processes and outcomes through educational and quality improvement tools.
The manual addresses the following aspects of a fall management program:
- Chapter 1: Introduction and Program Overview
- Chapter 2: Fall Response
- Chapter 3: Data Collection and Analysis Using TRIPS (Tracking Record for Improving Patient Safety)
- Chapter 4: Long-Term Management
- Chapter 5: Information and Training for Staff, Primary Care Providers, and Residents and their Families
- Chapter 6: Environment and Equipment Safety
- Appendix A: References and Equipment Sources
- Appendix B: Forms and Training Materials
- Appendix C: Case Study and Program Examples
- Appendix D: Falls Engineer Instructions
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