
@article{ref1,
title="Preventing falls and fall-related injuries in state veterans homes: virtual breakthrough series collaborative",
journal="Journal of nursing care quality",
year="2018",
author="Zubkoff, Lisa and Neily, Julia and Quigley, Patricia and Delanko, Valarie and Young-Xu, Yinong and Boar, Shoshana and Mills, Peter D.",
volume="33",
number="4",
pages="334-340",
abstract="This article reports on improved processes and outcomes from a virtual breakthrough series quality improvement collaborative to reduce preventable falls and fall-related injuries in 23 State Veterans Homes. Participating teams implemented 24 interventions (process changes); the most common was the postfall huddle. Teams reduced falls and fall-related injuries. This project highlights the importance of leadership support, interdisciplinary team involvement, and collaboration as essential components of fall prevention work.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1057-3631",
doi="10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000309",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000309"
}