This training course is aimed at those working with high-risk patients in health and social care settings including community based, residential or nursing homes who develop and plan services for high-risk fall cases. This course will give delegates a thorough understanding of the risks associated with falls, the contributing factors, how to plan for and report a fall or near miss and so much more.
• To understand causes, risk points and environmental risks.
• Falls risk assessments.
• To be aware of risk reduction measures for residents.
• Managing a Falling Resident
• Organisational policies.
• Legal responsibilities
• Falls Prevention Programmes
• Developing a Falls Care Plan
• How to report a fall- documentation, evidence etc
This course would be of interest to healthcare professionals with special responsibility for falls prevention in nursing homes, hospitals, hospices, day care centres, rehabilitation centres, primary care centres and any healthcare services public or private with risk of falls and in need of precautionary measures.
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