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Sundowning to Sunrise: A Twilight Tracker Keeping Patients Free Of Falls
No full textBuilding on a successful Call Don\u27t Fall initiative for alert patients, NSUH identified sundowning-related confusion as the cause of remaining falls. In 2025, they launched the Twilight Tracker project to proactively manage fall risk in these patients. This involves staff completing a daily rounding form during evening and night shifts to identify at-risk individuals, initiate specific interventions, and ensure enhanced rounding. Since its launch on July 15, 2025, the unit has completed 68 trackers, achieved 100% increased bed/chair alarm utilization, and recorded **no falls** in the sundowning patient population for 3.5 months, thus creating a comprehensive fall prevention strategy
Your New Space for Serenity: The Lavender Lounge & Wellness Initiatives
No full textNorth Shore University Hospital opened The Lavender Lounge in September 2025 to provide hospital staff with a dedicated space for relaxation, reflection, and emotional support, aligning with Northwell Health’s commitment to caregiver well-being. Its purpose is to offer a restorative and accessible environment through structured wellness activities and open access. Developed with input from multiple teams, early results indicate staff value the dedicated space, with Restful Reiki being the most popular event, and regular activities fostering engagement and team connection
An Interdisciplinary Approach: Reducing Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI) & Improving Skin Documentation
No full textCulture of Safety: A Multifaceted Approach to Preventing Falls in the Emergency Department
No full textCentral Suffolk Hospital
No full textAn outside shot of Central Suffolk Hospital, now Peconic Bay Medical Center