Kathleen M. Defigueiredo, MS, RN-BC, CPHIMS, CPHQ
RN – Baylor Scott and White College Station
As an RN on a medical surgical department, Kathleen Defigueiredo had the opportunity to participate on a panel that examined factors that contributed to patient falls on their unit. The result of this multidisciplinary panel was increased communication between staff members and a reduction in patient falls.