Increase in falls with injury on your unit

You are a manager on a medical unit in a community hospital. You are con-cerned about a recent increase in falls with injury on your unit. You have not had any recent changes in staffing or patient mix and acuity.
■ Flow might you assess this situation?
■ Where might you find the data in your hospital to support your concern?
■ What type of study could you perform to identify the cause(s) for the increase in falls with injury?
■ How will you select your population of study?
■ How will you select a control group or comparison group?
■ What are potential errors in measurement that you may encounter?