Johns Hopkins Nursing Innovations
Clinical Models and tools Improve the quality of patient care.
The mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine is to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care. Johns Hopkins nurses have contributed to this mission through the development of intellectual property aimed at improving the quality of patient care.
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Fall Risk Assessment Tool
The Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool (JHFRAT) is a validated, evidence-based tool designed to support effective fall prevention when paired with a comprehensive safety program.
The JHFRAT Package includes the full suite of tools and resources, along with an optional 1:1 expert consultation to help organizations successfully implement and sustain a fall prevention program.
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Post-Fall Debrief Tool
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and The Joint Commission endorse the establishment of a post-fall debriefing process as part of an organization's fall prevention strategies. This effective tool addresses the issues that contributed to a fall to prevent future patient risk.
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Guided Care Model
The Guided Care® model consists of a Guided Care nurse, based in a primary care office, working with 2 to 5 providers and other team members to provide coordinated, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to 50 to 60 of their chronically ill patients. Our self-paced, online course prepares registered nurses to become Guided Care Nurses.
Guided Care
In a Guided Care program, specially trained nurses create care plans, educate and support patients and their caregivers, and coordinate care among healthcare providers.
Become a Guided Care Nurse