Managing Falls in High-Risk Groups (Nov 04 2017 - Mar 30, 2024)
Managing Falls in High-Risk Groups is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd.
First Published: 04 November 2017
Updated: 30 March 2022
Expires: 30 March 2024
CPD: 1h of CPD
Course Overview:
Falls are widely understood and recognised as a significant clinical risk area. Managing falls in high-risk groups is essential to assist in the prevention of injury and serious harm. This Ausmed Course covers falls prevention education in relation to paediatrics, midwifery, medical conditions and the effects of drugs and alcohol.
Topics:
• What are age-appropriate screening tools?
• Who is considered a high-falls risk?
• What strategies can assist in preventing falls?
Need:
There is limited research available on falls in younger age groups, however, the impact of falls on younger people can be significant in terms of long-term disability. Falls are seen as a major public health problem and it is essential that as healthcare professionals we uphold our duty of care to ensure that all of our patients are safe by understanding the risks associated with falls.
Purpose:
Provide falls risk education relevant to high-risk groups to enable health professionals to consider falls prevention holistically.
Learning Outcomes:
• Apply appropriate assessment and screening tools to your practice to help reduce harm from falls in at-risk groups.
• Identify falls risk factors to improve the implementation of preventative strategies when caring for high-risk individuals.
• Improve your awareness of the falls management plan and the importance of tailoring it to the individual.