Preventing Falls in Aged Care (Residential and homecare)
Issued by
Anchor Excellence
More than 65% of all consumers receiving aged care and services will have at least one fall each year. By preventing falls for consumers in your care, you can significantly reduce the further risks of major injuries or complications. Impact of falls can be catastrophic and represent significant high impact risk including impacts on other areas that compromise quality of their life for example pain, wounds, continence and mobility.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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This session will cover: What are the common issues that contribute to consumers falling, Identifying risk factors and consumer care plans including SIRS reporting, Interventions to prevent and reduce falls in your service, What to do when a consumer falls, Practical case studies to assess participants learning and will have a live Q & A session to conclude the session.