A Quality Improvement Approach to Reducing Post-Surgical Acute Care Falls

Author

Tiffany C. Mitchell, University of Texas at ArlingtonFollow

Graduation Semester and Year

Fall 2025

Language

English

Document Type

DNP Project

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Kimberly Hatchel

Abstract

Inpatient falls remain one of the most preventable adverse events in hospitals. Falls result in serious injuries and increasing healthcare costs. This quality improvement project evaluates the implementation of Fall TIPS to reduce fall incidence and promote sustainable safety practices.

Keywords

Fall prevention, Post-surgical inpatients, Quality improvement, Fall TIPS

Disciplines

Geriatrics | Other Nursing | Patient Safety | Quality Improvement

License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Comments

Thank you LORD!

Acknowledgements:

Kimberly Hatchel, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN, CENP - Faculty Project Advisor

Yungfei Kao, Ph.D. - Statistician

Recommended Citation

Mitchell, Tiffany C., "A Quality Improvement Approach to Reducing Post-Surgical Acute Care Falls" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects. 109.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/nursing_dnpprojects/109