Falls - A Guide to Enhancing
Your Fall Prevention Protocols
ASTRACT:
Falls is part of a series that provides new and experienced Administrators
with clinical knowledge of high-risk problem-prone areas of resident care.
Whether you have a clinical background or not, this program will provide
a basic overview of fall prevention, as well as a guide on what to look for
in
evaluating your fall prevention protocols.
2 NAB Clock Hours
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify 3 causes of falls.
- Identify 3 risk factors for falls.
- Identify 3 ways to reduce fall risks.
- Identify 3 complications associated
with falls.
- Describe the intent of Federal Tags 324 and 325 – Accidents,
and the regulatory implications of a poor fall prevention program.
- Discuss how the
Culture Change Values “Know each person” and “Each
person can and does make a difference” become an important part
of a fall prevention protocol.