Developing an Evidence-Informed Falls Prevention and Post-Fa…

This assignment is a practice improvement proposal focused on strengthening falls prevention and post-fall management in a 97-bed residential aged care facility that supports residents with histories of homelessness and high rates of substance use. The project critically reviews current evidence and identifies gaps in existing practice, particularly in relation to intoxication-related falls risk and variability in post-fall assessment and documentation. Based on the evidence, the proposal outlines the development of a structured, evidence-informed framework designed to improve consistency, clinical governance, and resident safety within this complex care environment.