Transforming the Paradigm of Care to Reduce Falls on a Medical-Surgical Unit Using Artificial Intelligence
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8
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3
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Hospitalized adults on medical-surgical units experience more fall-related harm than any other group. Novel technology in the form of an artificial intelligence sensor reduced falls on a highly acute neuroscience unit through workflow enhancements and improved efficiencies in care delivery.
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Authors
David F. Rivera, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, PCCNK
Jeffrey D. Morelli, MBA
Nancy Barrett-Fajardo, MS, BSN, RN, OCN,
NE-BC
Alexa Mattia, MSN, RN, APN, FNP-C
Kathleen McDonough, MSN, RN-BC,
CPHIM
Director of Operations and Logistics, Valley Health System
Victoria Astorino, CPC
Ceki Fox, BSN, RN, CCRN
Michael Wang, APRN, MBA
John Rutledge, MAS
General
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