How Purposeful Rounding leads to decreased falls in the hospital
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Jamie Hunsicker
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Document Type
Poster
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Start Date
11-4-2025 11:00 AM
End Date
11-4-2025 11:50 AM
Abstract
Abstract
Problem: Patient falls remain a significant concern in healthcare, often leading to prolonged hospital stays, injuries, and increased hospital costs. Despite the implementation of evidence-based practice to reduce fall rates, falls continue to be a huge problem for healthcare agencies. Nurse led interventions, such as intentional rounding, are emerging as a solution to ensure comprehensive patient care and safety. This highlights the need for effective, evidence-based interventions to minimize fall rates and enhance patient safety in the hospital.
Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to explore how purposeful rounding by nurses leads to lower fall rates among patients compared to standardized rounding. The study seeks to identify how intentional, purposeful interactions with patients can lead to safer outcomes.
Methods: A retrospective analysis will be conducted, tracking patient fall rates over a specific period. Intentional rounding interventions will be recorded and compared to standardized rounding. Data on patient demographics, hospital unit, and patient fall history will also be considered to assess the effect of intentional rounding on fall rates. The study aims to determine if more frequent and deliberate rounds by nursing staff correlate with a reduction in falls.
Conclusion: The findings will suggest that intentional rounding may play a key role in lowering fall rates compared to standardized rounding practices. By ensuring frequent and intentional rounds, nurses can proactively address patient needs, mitigate fall risk, and enhance patient safety.
Recommended Citation
Selinsky, Sydney M., "How Purposeful Rounding leads to decreased falls in the hospital" (2025). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 53.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2025/Posters/53
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How Purposeful Rounding leads to decreased falls in the hospital
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Abstract
Problem: Patient falls remain a significant concern in healthcare, often leading to prolonged hospital stays, injuries, and increased hospital costs. Despite the implementation of evidence-based practice to reduce fall rates, falls continue to be a huge problem for healthcare agencies. Nurse led interventions, such as intentional rounding, are emerging as a solution to ensure comprehensive patient care and safety. This highlights the need for effective, evidence-based interventions to minimize fall rates and enhance patient safety in the hospital.
Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to explore how purposeful rounding by nurses leads to lower fall rates among patients compared to standardized rounding. The study seeks to identify how intentional, purposeful interactions with patients can lead to safer outcomes.
Methods: A retrospective analysis will be conducted, tracking patient fall rates over a specific period. Intentional rounding interventions will be recorded and compared to standardized rounding. Data on patient demographics, hospital unit, and patient fall history will also be considered to assess the effect of intentional rounding on fall rates. The study aims to determine if more frequent and deliberate rounds by nursing staff correlate with a reduction in falls.
Conclusion: The findings will suggest that intentional rounding may play a key role in lowering fall rates compared to standardized rounding practices. By ensuring frequent and intentional rounds, nurses can proactively address patient needs, mitigate fall risk, and enhance patient safety.