Dimensions and Items | Post-Fall Huddle Participation | p value | |
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Yes (n varies 256 to 266) a | No (n varies 440 to 472) a | ||
Team Structure (α = .92) | 92 | 90 | .63 |
 1. The skills of all hospital staff overlap sufficiently so that work related to fall-risk-reduction can be shared when necessary. | 92 | 91 | .62 |
 2. All hospital staff are held accountable for their actions related to fall-risk reduction. | 87 | 89 | .49 |
 3. Staff within my unit/department share information that enables timely decision making about fall-risk reduction by the direct patient care team. | 95 | 89 | .009 |
 4. My unit/department makes efficient use of resources related to fall-risk reduction (e.g., staff, supplies, equipment, information). | 94 | 92 | .37 |
 5. Staff within my unit/department understand their roles and responsibilities related to fall-risk reduction. | 95 | 95 | .77 |
 6. My unit/department has clearly articulated goals for fall-risk reduction. | 93 | 86 | .003 |
 7. My unit/department operates at a high level of efficiency when it comes to fall-risk reduction. | 91 | 88 | .29 |
Leadership (α = .96) | 91 | 82 | <.001 |
 1. My supervisor/manager considers staff input when making decisions about fall-risk reduction. | 93 | 86 | .01 |
 2. My supervisor/manager provides opportunities to discuss the unit/department’s performance after a patient fall. | 91 | 78 | <.001 |
 3. My supervisor/manager takes time to meet with staff to discuss the fall-risk-reduction program. | 88 | 74 | <.001 |
 4. My supervisor/manager ensures that adequate resources (e.g., staff, supplies, equipment, information) are available to support the fall-risk-reduction program. | 92 | 88 | .09 |
 5. My supervisor/manager successfully resolves conflicts involving the fall-risk-reduction program. | 87 | 81 | .04 |
 6. My supervisor/manager models appropriate team behavior in support of the fall-risk-reduction program. | 92 | 87 | .06 |
 7. My supervisor/manager ensures that staff are aware of any situations or changes that may affect the fall-risk-reduction program. | 91 | 83 | .004 |
Situation Monitoring (α = .89) | 90 | 87 | .26 |
 1. Staff effectively anticipate each other’s needs when implementing fall-risk-reduction interventions. | 92 | 88 | .08 |
 2. Staff monitor each other’s performance when implementing fall-risk-reduction interventions. | 84 | 82 | .60 |
 3. Staff exchange relevant information to decrease the risk of falls as it becomes available. | 94 | 91 | .08 |
 4. Staff continuously scan the environment for important information to decrease the risk of falls. | 93 | 90 | .02 |
 5. Staff share information regarding potential complications that may increase a patient’s risk of falls (e.g., change in status, previous fall). | 95 | 91 | .07 |
 6. Staff meet to reevaluate a patient’s fall-risk-reduction plan of care when aspects of the situation have changed. | 88 | 82 | .049 |
 7. Staff correct each other’s mistakes to ensure that fall-risk-reduction procedures are followed properly. | 84 | 84 | .96 |
Mutual Support (α = .92) | 89 | 87 | .42 |
 1. Staff assist fellow staff to decrease the risk of falls during a high workload. | 93 | 91 | .24 |
 2. Staff request assistance from fellow staff to implement fall-risk-reduction interventions when they feel overwhelmed. | 91 | 93 | .47 |
 3. Staff caution each other about potentially dangerous situations that may increase the risk of patient falls. | 94 | 93 | .54 |
 4. Feedback between staff about fall-risk reduction is delivered in a way that promotes positive interactions and future change. | 90 | 88 | .30 |
 5. Staff advocate for patients who are at risk for falls even when their opinion conflicts with that of a senior member of the unit/department. | 90 | 90 | .98 |
 6. When staff have a concern about a patient’s risk of falling, they challenge others until they are sure the concern has been heard. | 84 | 80 | .24 |
 7. Staff resolve their conflicts about fall-risk reduction, even when the conflicts have become personal. | 82 | 76 | .07 |
Communication (α = .94) | 92 | 90 | .24 |
 1. Information about fall-risk reduction is explained to patients and their families in lay terms. | 95 | 91 | .06 |
 2. Staff relay relevant information about fall-risk reduction in a timely manner. | 95 | 92 | .18 |
 3. When communicating with patients about fall-risk reduction, staff allow enough time for questions. | 93 | 92 | .63 |
 4. Staff use common terminology when communicating with each other about fall-risk reduction. | 96 | 94 | .15 |
 5. Staff verbally verify information about a patient’s fall risk that they receive from each other. | 93 | 90 | .23 |
 6. Staff follow a standardized method of sharing fall risk information when handing off patients. | 89 | 87 | .44 |
 7. Staff seek fall-risk-reduction information from all available sources. | 84 | 85 | .96 |