Streaming Media
Publication Date
2026
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing
Department
Nursing, School of
Student Level
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Linda Wofford
Presentation Type
Poster
Summary
This project proposes a nurse-led pilot of AI-supported predictive mobility monitoring on a cardiac medical-surgical unit, to improve early identification of high-risk mobility behaviors and enhance patient safety. Current fall-prevention strategies, such as bed alarms and virtual sitters, often alert staff after unsafe movement has begun, creating a reactive cycle that contributes to alarm fatigue and delayed intervention (Abbe & O’Keeffe, 2020). This initiative uses monitors with contactless infrared sensors to identify movement before patients exit the bed, an alert system that goes straight to the nurse and PCT phones, and a central console for floor management and care coordination. Falls are tracked through patient safety indicators such as fall-associated fracture rates and at the unit level using NDNQI metrics, including total falls and falls with injury per 1,000 patient days, reinforcing the need for earlier mobility risk recognition (VirtuSense Technologies, 2020). The pilot will be implemented in six high fall-risk rooms over three months and led by the unit educator and nurse leadership team. Implementation will include staff training, workflow integration, and evaluation at 30, 60, and 90 days. Expected outcomes include reductions in total falls and falls with injury, improved response time to mobility risk behaviors, and decreased reliance on continuous sitter observation. Outcomes will be evaluated using NDNQI fall metrics, incident reports, and staff feedback. This pilot offers a sustainable way to strengthen proactive fall prevention while supporting nursing workflow and patient safety.
Recommended Citation
Mills, Ella; Barker, Sara; Ifrim, Andreea; and Uwase, Yvette, "Don't Let Them Fall, Let AI Call" (2026). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 1077.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/1077
Included in
Equipment and Supplies Commons, Geriatric Nursing Commons, Interprofessional Education Commons, Quality Improvement Commons, Wounds and Injuries Commons
