Course Overview

Did you know that falls can lead to all kinds of adverse outcomes, from loss of consciousness to functional decline, hospitalisation and even fatality? Care staff have a responsibility to minimise the risk of falls among vulnerable populations as much as possible. This training module will equip you with knowledge of common risk factors contributing to falls, help you to understand falls prevention strategies and guide you in responding appropriately if a fall occurs.

Topics

• Risk factors contributing to falls among vulnerable populations
• The consequences of a fall
• How registered professionals assess falls risk using a falls risk assessment tool (FRAT)
• How to create an environment to prevent falls
• Responding to a fall

Learning Outcomes

• Identify common risk factors that contribute to falls in vulnerable populations
• Understand the importance of falls prevention strategies
• Know the appropriate steps to take when responding to a fall

Target Audience

All care work staff in any healthcare setting, including residential aged care, home care and disability care.

Disclosure

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

Educators

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Peer reviewed by

Archana Panta View profile