Understanding Falls

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UNFAL

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Identify the most common risk factors that contribute to falls among older adults.
Recall the appropriate steps to follow when a person has a fall.

Outline:

Section 1: About Falls

What Is a Fall?

Falls in Older Adults

Near-Falls

Risks and Impacts

Changes in Gait and Strength

How Falls Affect People

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Falls: Prevent, Observe, and Document

Fall Prevention

Screening and Ongoing Awareness

Tools You May See Used

Orthostatic Blood Pressure Checks

Everyday Observations

Home Safety Concern

During Daily Care

Environmental Awareness

Making the Home Safer

Safe Movement

Supporting Safe Movement

Daily Fall Prevention

Falls During Daily Tasks

When a Fall Occurs

Supporting Dignity and Independence

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Information

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN

The content for this course was revised by Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN. 
Kathleen has over 39 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, critical care, acute care, occupational health, and education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.