iSim of the Month: Preventing Patient Falls

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A patient prepares to stand. A chair is nearby. A walker is within reach. In moments like these, small decisions shape what happens next. 

The Patient Mobility and Fall Prevention iSim places learners alongside a hospitalized patient as she moves through common care activities.

As the scenario unfolds, learners observe the environment, identify potential risks and decide how best to support safe movement.

What may appear to be routine decision-making can carry meaningful consequences. A fall can quickly change the course of a patient’s hospitalization, affecting recovery, length of stay and overall outcomes. 

Through this brief interactive experience, learners see how thoughtful observation and timely support help patients move safely through everyday moments of care. 

Falls are not just events—they are turning points. 

Explore the Patient Mobility and Fall Prevention iSim on the Learning Management System and the Clinical Simulation website.

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