TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Preventing falls and fall-related injuries in state veterans homes: virtual breakthrough series collaborative
JO  - Journal of nursing care quality
A1  - Zubkoff, Lisa
A1  - Neily, Julia
A1  - Quigley, Patricia
A1  - Delanko, Valarie
A1  - Young-Xu, Yinong
A1  - Boar, Shoshana
A1  - Mills, Peter D.
SP  - 334
EP  - 340
VL  - 33
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1057-3631
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000309
ID  - ref1
ER  -