Alimed Essential Fall Management Series Assessment and Training Tools - 710676

Product Specification: Assessment and Training Tools - 710676

Product Description

• Enhance your facility's fall management programs
• Each CD-ROM includes PowerPoint presentations for targeted staff training

Additional Details

Essential Falls Management Series by Rein Tideiksaar, Ph.D. Enhance your facility’s fall management program and improve patient safety with this valuable new training series. Each CD-ROM includes PowerPoint presentations for targeted staff training and relevant assessment forms, checklists, and guidelines.

Assessment & Training Tools Offers basic tools for implementing a successful falls management program. Includes assessment forms, checklists, procedures, and guidelines from the book Falls in Older People.

After the Fall Implement a post-fall assessment program and decrease the risk for subsequent falls at your long-term or acute care facility. Help staff identify factors responsible for falls.

Guide to Exit Alarms Exit alarms can be a valuable tool in preventing falls. Teach staff about the procedures for using a variety of exit alarms, including pressure-sensitive pads, pull cords, and postural change alarms.

Guide to Hip Protectors Hip fractures resulting from falls in older adults are a major concern. Learn how your facility can effectively use hip protectors to prevent these often debilitating injuries. The CD-ROM contains hip protector guidelines, adherence tips, audit procedures, patient consent forms, a list of product suppliers, and more.

Managing Falls in Adult Day Services assists in training staff about the causes and consequences of falls, intervention strategies to reduce falls, and a falls prevention program. Includes screening and assessment tools, educational handouts, a training presentation, and more.

Managing Falls in Assisted Living Each year 30% to 50% of assisted living residents experience a fall. Prepare staff members to better understand and manage the risks for falling. Tools include a staff education presentation, screening and assessment forms, and guidelines for a basic fall prevention program.