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Frontline nurses, Valerie Mundy, BSN, RN, CEN and Joy Murad, ASN, RN, CEN were called to action to help redesign fall prevention in the Emergency Department. One of the key challenges identified was that fall prevention signs were not easily seen due to color and location. With some creative changes, reinvented fall prevention kits, and education provided to the ED team, they have fostered a culture of ownership and accountability which has resulted in an over 46% reduction in falls from 2023 to 2024.<\/p>\n

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