Post-Fall Debriefing Training
Overview
Patient falls remain a leading cause of harm in healthcare facilities nationwide. Reducing the number and severity of them requires structured, collaborative approaches that identify root causes and share proven solutions.
MPSC’s Post-Fall Debriefing Training is designed to equip hospitals and other healthcare organizations with evidence-based tools, training, and shared learning opportunities to reduce both the number and severity of falls.
Program Objectives
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Assess organizational readiness and develop an implementation plan for a sustainable post-fall debriefing program.
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Prepare and train facilitators using a train-the-trainer model to build organizational capability and standardize post-fall debriefing practices.
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Implement and optimize post-fall debriefing workflows using systems thinking and process improvement methods.
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Measure and evaluate program effectiveness through ongoing quality improvement and performance monitoring.
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Build organizational capacity to sustain and continuously improve post-fall debriefing through leadership engagement, change management, and continuous learning.
Program Features
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Flexible Delivery: Available as self-guided resources, train-the-trainer education, or facilitated implementation support tailored to your organization's needs.
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Practical Implementation: Includes tools and guidance to assess readiness, map workflows, engage stakeholders, and integrate post-fall debriefing into existing processes.
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Real-World Application: Uses interactive case discussions, process mapping, and implementation planning to address challenges encountered in clinical practice.
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Sustainability Focus: Resources and coaching support continuous improvement through quality measurement, implementation assessments, and change management strategies.
Target Audience
Implementation Leaders
Nurse managers, nursing directors, patient safety leaders, quality improvement professionals, and others responsible for implementing or improving post-fall debriefing processes.
Clinical
Leaders
Unit leaders, charge nurses, clinical educators, and frontline champions who will facilitate or oversee post-fall debriefings.
Frontline Care Teams
Bedside nurses and other interdisciplinary team members who participate in post-fall debriefing discussions and improvement efforts.
Train-the-Trainer Participants
Individuals responsible for educating colleagues and promoting consistent post-fall debriefing practices across units or the organization
Facilitators
The course will be delivered by faculty affiliated with the Mid-Atlantic Patient Safety Center, who bring extensive experience in healthcare education, interprofessional collaboration, and system-level improvement.
Scheduling and Hosting
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Pre-recorded sessions are available on-demand in MPSC’s learning management system.
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MPSC will coordinate scheduling with your team to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
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Live training can be hosted on MPSC’s Zoom platform or on your organization’s preferred virtual platform. Live training sessions will be recorded and made available to attendees.
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Onsite training can be provided for an additional fee.
Program Features and Cost
Self-
Serve
MPSC Members:
Free
Non-Members:
$1000
Toolkit, including debrief guide, forms, recorded training sessions, implementation guide, and FAQs
MPSC Members: Access to post-fall debriefing cohort Discourse group
Independent improvement
Facilitated Launch
MPSC Members:
$3500
Non-Members:
$7000
Self-Serve resources PLUS 4-hour train-the-trainer workshop (virtual or in-person)
Live train-the-trainer education
Coaching Package
MPSC Members:
$5000
Non-Members:
$10,000
Self-Serve resources PLUS 1-day launch workshop with 3-6 months of office hours, check in, and data review
Live train-the-trainer education PLUS implementation support
