In addition, develop a process for equipment trials, product evaluation feedback, and ordering equipment. Also, determine if equipment can be re-deployed within the facility. Again front-line people should be involved in this process and develop program components, including policy formation to support the program. Also, remember to identify a coach or champion for every department.

Use resources such as found on the Patient Safety Center at www.visn8.va.gov/VISN8/patientsafetycenter

The mission of the VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry: is to support clinicians in providing safe patient care by designing and testing safety defenses related to the patient, provider, technology, and organization. Specifically, our PSCI goals are to:

1. prevent injurious falls (specifically focusing on the most serious injuries: hip fractures and intracranial hemorrhages) and minimize adverse events associated with hazardous wandering;
2. promote the safe use of technology associated with injurious falls and hazardous wandering; and
3. promote a culture of safety to support clinicians in providing safe patient mobility.