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Preventing Falls in Hospitals: A Toolkit for Improving Quality of Care

1E: Resource Needs Assessment

Background: The purpose of this tool is to identify resources that are available for a fall prevention program.

Reference: Developed by Falls Toolkit Research Team.

How to use this tool: Complete this checklist to assess the resources that are available and the resources that are still needed. This assessment is best suited for hospital supervisors, managers, and administrators.

Use this tool to ensure that all resources needed for launching a fall prevention program are available.

 

Resource Needed:
Yes/No		 Notes on what is needed
Staff education programs    
Quality improvement experts    
Physical/occupational therapy consultation on work practices    
Information technology support    
Specific products/tools (e.g., low beds, floormats, assistive devices, safe patient handling equipment)    
Facilities and supplies (e.g., meeting rooms)    
Printing/copying    
Graphics/design    
Nonclinical time for team meetings and activities    
Other    
Funds    

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