M. Catherine Wollman – Fall Prevention Challenges: Real Solutions to Reduce Falls, Prevent Injuries and Limit Liability

Healthcare professionals are more aware of the significance of fall data and adverse effects of falls. and Limited staffing to Supervision provided in a 1:1 setting to prevent falls.

 M. Catherine Wollman – Fall Prevention Challenges: Real Solutions to Reduce Falls, Prevent Injuries and Limit Liability

Falls often have significant negative effects, not just for the victim but also for others. to Patients but also to Families and institutions. The far-All healthcare providers should be aware of the dangers associated with falls and how to prevent them. Falls are associated with higher morbidity and Mortality and They are often a source for litigation and Insurance claim denial. Falls can have devastating psychological effects. to financially. Complex multifactorial causes of falls include cognitive disorders and gait impairment. and Fall prevention can be difficult due to environmental factors. However, evidence is available.-There are a variety of based interventions that can be used to Even in the most difficult situations, you can reduce the risk.

Healthcare professionals are becoming more aware of the importance fall data and adverse falls effects. and Limited staffing to Supervision provided in a 1:1 setting to prevent falls. This seminar will give you realistic and efficient ways to prevent falls. and Effective solutions to Take steps to reduce falls Learn best practice guidelines, evidenced-Interventions based on research and Prevention strategies and how they can be used to Use this knowledge to Your practice setting. This seminar will give you hands-on experience.-Continue on to the next logical step-By-Step approach to develop effective fall prevention plans to Prevent injuries and reduce falls and Limit your liability This comprehensive guide is available to you. and Interactive seminar to Explore your challenges and Develop solutions for your fall problems.

1. To prevent falls, it is important to identify the precipitating factors.
2. Form a complete evaluation of high-risk patients with high fall risk.
3. Analyze known medicines to Contribute in many ways to There are many fall hazards
4. Evaluate the potential for an adverse patient outcome and Urgent intervention is required.
5. Determine the tools required for a multidisciplinary fall Prevention Program.
6. Select patient-Fall prevention measures that are specific to your fall prevention plan will be most effective.
7. Examine the effect of common gait disorders on fall risks

How to Prevent Falls Before they Occur

• Who is most likely? to fall?
• What risk factors are we able to reduce?
• Precipitating causes – what? to Keep an eye out
• Avoiding 1:1 institutional barriers
• Cooperative thinking has important implications-morbidities
• Vitamin D’s health benefits

Fall Risk Assessment

• Current guidelines
• Whom should we screen?
• Multi-Factorial causes for falls
• Recommendations for fall risk assessments
• Fall Prevention Strategies

• What works and What works?
• Addressing alarm fatigue
• Avoiding 1:1s
• Effective evidence-Interventions based on research
• Education & assistive devices

How to Make a Successful Business Fall Prevention Program

• Interventions specific to patients
• Developing a multidisciplinary program: Roles & responsibilities
• Fall Rundes

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Patient Evaluation

• Histories
• Physical exam
• Evaluation tools (POMA Tool, Get up) and Go test, Functional reach test Berg balance test, short physical performance battery
• Diagnostic tests
• Review of Gait Disorders (video).

What to Do You Need to Help a Patient Fall?-On Evaluation

• Assess the need for immediate medical attention
• Evaluate for acute illness/preceding factors
• Communication with caregivers
• Common injuries
• Care Goals

• Difficult Situations

• Frequent falls are not an option if injury prevention is your goal.
• Anticoagulation risks
• Long-term time spent on the floor
• What to Do when fractures occur
• Head trauma management

Avoiding Risk and Limiting Liability

• Safety evaluations for your home
• Communication and Documentation
• Opportunities for quality improvement
• High-risk scenarios: Case studies
• Fall concerns and family issues
• Managing poor outcomes

Fall Prevention Plan Development

• Use what we’ve learned
• Solutions For Your biggest challenges!