NAHQ CPHQ Practice Exam

After analyzing 6 months of incident reports for falls in a facility, the next step for the healthcare quality professional to pursue is to

1. Conduct further analysis of fall data

2. Continue to track and trend incident reports

3. Educate Med/Surg units on fall prevention

4. Form a team to change the ICU fall protocol

The correct answer is: Form a team to change the ICU fall protocol

After analyzing a large set of incident reports for fall related injuries in a healthcare facility, the next logical step for a healthcare quality professional would be to address the root cause of the issue by forming a team to review and change the fall protocol for the ICU. A Conducting further analysis of fall data may provide more information about the fall incidents, however simply analyzing the data does not address the issue directly. B: Continuing to track and trend incident reports is important, but does not necessarily lead to implementing changes to prevent future falls. C: Educating Med/Surg units on fall prevention is important, but may not address the particular issues specific to the ICU setting. Overall, forming a team to change the ICU fall protocol is the best option as it specifically targets the root cause of the issue and involves collaboration and problem-solving with relevant stakeholders.