Advancing Patient Safety: A Framework of Best Practices Utilizing Virtual Sitters and Remote Patient Monitoring to Prevent Falls in Hospitalized Patients.
Disciplines
Health Information Technology | Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Hospitalized patients face a heightened risk of falls, which can result in injuries, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare expenses. This paper presents a robust framework of best practices aimed at preventing falls in hospitalized patients by leveraging virtual sitters and remote patient monitoring (RPM) to enhance patient safety. Falls in healthcare settings pose significant challenges to patient well-being and healthcare systems. Through a thorough literature review, this study consolidates current research to outline effective strategies for integrating virtual sitters and RPM systems into fall prevention initiatives. Emphasizing proactive surveillance, early risk detection, and timely intervention, the paper delves into the pivotal role of virtual sitters and RPM in averting adverse events associated with falls. Additionally, the study evaluates the efficacy of these technologies in fall prevention while addressing implementation barriers and facilitators. By providing healthcare professionals with a practical roadmap for deploying virtual sitters and RPM successfully, this paper aims to reduce fall-related incidents, enhance patient outcomes, and streamline care delivery in hospitals. Offering evidence-based recommendations, this research contributes to advancing patient safety efforts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management within hospital environments. The proposed framework serves as a valuable resource for healthcare providers, administrators, and policymakers dedicated to elevating patient safety standards.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
CCOB - Information Systems and Securty
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Govind Hariharan
Advancing Patient Safety: A Framework of Best Practices Utilizing Virtual Sitters and Remote Patient Monitoring to Prevent Falls in Hospitalized Patients.
Hospitalized patients face a heightened risk of falls, which can result in injuries, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare expenses. This paper presents a robust framework of best practices aimed at preventing falls in hospitalized patients by leveraging virtual sitters and remote patient monitoring (RPM) to enhance patient safety. Falls in healthcare settings pose significant challenges to patient well-being and healthcare systems. Through a thorough literature review, this study consolidates current research to outline effective strategies for integrating virtual sitters and RPM systems into fall prevention initiatives. Emphasizing proactive surveillance, early risk detection, and timely intervention, the paper delves into the pivotal role of virtual sitters and RPM in averting adverse events associated with falls. Additionally, the study evaluates the efficacy of these technologies in fall prevention while addressing implementation barriers and facilitators. By providing healthcare professionals with a practical roadmap for deploying virtual sitters and RPM successfully, this paper aims to reduce fall-related incidents, enhance patient outcomes, and streamline care delivery in hospitals. Offering evidence-based recommendations, this research contributes to advancing patient safety efforts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management within hospital environments. The proposed framework serves as a valuable resource for healthcare providers, administrators, and policymakers dedicated to elevating patient safety standards.