Johns Hopkins Nursing Innovations

Improve the quality of patient care.

The mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine is to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care. Johns Hopkins nurses have contributed to this mission through the development of intellectual property aimed at improving the quality of patient care. 

  • Fall Risk Assessment Tool

    The Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool (JHFRAT) was developed as part of an evidence-based fall safety initiative. This risk stratification tool is valid, reliable, and highly effective when combined with a comprehensive protocol and fall prevention products and technologies. 

  • Post-Fall Debrief Tool

    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and The Joint Commission endorse the establishment of a post-fall debriefing process as part of an organization's fall prevention strategies. This effective tool addresses the issues that contributed to a fall to prevent future patient risk.

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  • Guided Care Model

    The Guided Care® model consists of a Guided Care nurse, based in a primary care office, working with 2 to 5 providers and other team members to provide coordinated, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to 50 to 60 of their chronically ill patients. Our self-paced, online course prepares registered nurses to become Guided Care Nurses. 

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Use the JHFRAT in your Organization

The Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool (JHFRAT) is the intellectual property of the Johns Hopkins Healthcare System Corporation and may not be used without a license. If your organization is interested in using the JHFRAT, complete the inquiry form.


Guided Care

In a Guided Care program, specially trained nurses create care plans, educate and support patients and their caregivers, and coordinate care among healthcare providers.

Become a Guided Care Nurse