Falls Prevention

People fall because of a complex mix of factors. To reduce falling, it is important to identify these factors and recognise those that could signify serious, but treatable, underlying medical problems.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand costs and implications of falls on patients, their families and organizations
• Recognise falls risk factors
• Recognise who is at risk of falls and injury
• Recognise importance of bone health in relation to falls risk
• Understand roles other staff play in falls prevention
• Understand what to do in the event of a patient falling