Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Although hospital falls and injuries are a significant patient safety concern, research is limited regarding falls and injuries in the emergency department. The purpose of this quality improvement project is to identify and implement evidence-based interventions to prevent patient falls and injuries in the emergency department. ⋯ The emergency department is a unique environment with complex patient populations. Multifactorial interventions should be used to identify and prevent patient falls and injuries. Multiple change strategies and leadership support are essential to sustain changes. Future research should be conducted regarding the use of fall risk assessments and fall prevention strategies specific to the emergency department.