Empowering Healthcare Staff to Reduce Fall Risk

What is the main objective of the Empowering Healthcare Staff to Reduce Fall Risk Program?
The primary goal of this program is to educate healthcare staff on the significance of fall prevention, including understanding the burden of falls, identifying fall risk factors, and implementing best practices to reduce fall incidents within their facility. The training will cover a range of topics, including the burden of falls, screening and assessing fall risks, appropriate interventions after a fall, integrating fall prevention into daily practice, and discussing case studies and best practices.

Who should attend this training program?
This training is designed for all LTC staff who play a role in patient care and safety. Our partner, ECRI, understands time on the floor and changing shifts can impact your staff's ability to attend traing. For this reason, the program is offered as mutlitple sessions throughout the day for all staff to attend.

How will the training be conducted?
The training will be hands-on and interactive, featuring presentations, case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises to ensure participants can apply what they learn in real-world scenarios.

What can staff expect to take away from this training?
 Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of fall prevention, learn to identify and assess fall risk factors, and be equipped with practical strategies to integrate fall prevention measures into their daily routines, ultimately enhancing patient safety and reducing fall incidents.

Brought to you by our Partners at ECRI:

ECRI is an independent, nonprofit organization improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care across all healthcare settings. With a focus on patient safety, evidence-based medicine, and technology decision support, ECRI is the trusted expert for healthcare leaders and agencies worldwide. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices is an ECRI affiliate.