A Spotlight on Falling to the Ground
CPD
41m
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Lecture Overview
Falls are a major cause of catastrophic injury for older people and can often result in hospitalisation and extended stays, putting them at further risk of falls. This engaging session gives a thorough overview of the standards relating to falls in older people as well as risk factors and evidence-based approaches to prevention.
Educators
Stephanie Gettens
Stephanie is a registered nurse and has a background in general medicine and trauma orthopaedics. Her interest in falls prevention resulted in a position as a falls resource nurse providing support and education to the staff and patients on falls prevention initiatives. This lead to a position as a Principal Project Officer where she is responsible for supporting and coordinating National Standard 8 - Preventing and Managing Pressure Injuries and Standard 10 – Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls for Queensland Hospital and Health Services. Stephanie has recently completed a Masters of Philosophy researching the impact falling has on patients’ in an acute care facility. See Educator Profile
Reviews
4.9
24 Total Rating(s)
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Anne McKay
well presented.
APEL MAHMUD
Avery practical and lively discussion.
Maureen Beverley Ann LAING
The lecturer was very informative and engaging, as well as very easy to listen to and understand.
Louise Hogan
Good presentation.
Junhui Gu
Great information
Travis Simms
Great content delivered in a clear, concise manner.
Kate Ayling
Interesting stats, worth a listen.
Stephen Dunk
very good
Jennifer Francis
Excellent
Kerry Flude
Very practical