Date of Conferral
9-23-2026
Date of Award
9-23-2026
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Melanie Braswell
Abstract
Walden University College of Nursing This is to certify that the doctoral study by Peter Mufua Tumenta has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Melanie Braswell, Committee Chairperson, Nursing Faculty Chief Academic Officer and Provost Sue Subocz, Ph.D. Walden University 2026 Executive Summary Falls are a significant patient safety concern among older adults in long-term care (LTC) facilities. This Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project implemented and evaluated a standardized, evidence-based multifactorial fall-prevention staff education program to improve staff knowledge of fall-prevention strategies in an LTC facility. The educational intervention was developed using the ADDIE instructional design model and addressed fall-risk assessment, environmental safety, medication-related risks, purposeful rounding, individualized care planning, post-fall evaluation, and interdisciplinary communication. Thirty interdisciplinary staff members, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, geriatric nursing assistants, and rehabilitation staff, participated in a one-hour educational session. Staff knowledge was evaluated using identical 10-item pretest and posttest assessments. Descriptive statistics and a paired-samples t-test were used to evaluate changes in knowledge. Mean scores increased from 7.20/10 (72%) on the pretest to 9.20/10 (92%) on the posttest, demonstrating improved staff knowledge following the intervention. Findings support standardized, evidence-based education as an effective strategy for strengthening staff competency in multifactorial fall prevention. Sustaining the program through staff orientation, annual competencies, refresher education, and ongoing quality monitoring may promote evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, resident safety, and continuous quality improvement in LTC settings.
Recommended Citation
Tumenta, Peter Mufua, "Implementation of an Evidence-Based Multifactorial Fall-Prevention Staff Education Program in a Long-Term Care Facility." (2026). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 20771.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/20771
