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Faculty:: M. Catherine Wollman
Duration:: 6 Hours 14 Minutes
Format:: Audio and Video
Copyright:: Apr 23, 2018

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Outline

How to Prevent Falls Before They Occur

Who is likely to fall?
Which risk factors can we modify?
Precipitating causes – what to watch for
Institutional barriers – avoiding 1:1s
Important implications of co-morbidities
The benefits of vitamin D

Fall Risk Assessment

Current guidelines
Who should we screen?
Multi-factorial causes of falls
Recommended fall risk assessments
Fall Prevention Strategies

What works and what does not
Addressing alarm fatigue
Avoiding 1:1s
Effective evidence-based interventions
Education & assistive devices

Putting Together a Successful Fall Prevention Program

Patient specific interventions
Developing a multidisciplinary program: Roles & responsibilities
Fall rounds

Patient Evaluation

History
Physical exam
Evaluation tools (POMA tool, Get up and go test, Functional reach test, Berg balance test, Short physical performance battery)
Diagnostic tests
Review of Gait Disorders (video)

What to do When a Patient Falls: Hands-On Evaluation

Assess need for immediate medical care
Evaluate for acute illness/preceding factors
Communication with caregivers
Common injuries
Goals of care

Difficult Situations

Frequent fallers – when injury prevention is your goal!
Anticoagulation risks
Prolonged time on floor
What to do when fractures occur
Head trauma management

Preventing Risk and Limiting Liability

Home safety evaluations
Communication and documentation
Quality improvement opportunities
High-risk scenarios: Case studies
Addressing family concerns with falls
Managing poor outcomes

Fall Prevention Plan Development

Apply what we have learned
Solutions for your biggest challenges!

Faculty

M. Catherine Wollman, DNP, CRNP, GNP-BC Related seminars and products: 3

M. Catherine Wollman, DNP, CRNP, GNP-BC, has been a gerontological nurse practitioner for over 30 years, caring for older adults in acute care, long-term care and home care. Catherine currently provides geriatric consultation services. Her expertise is often sought for the care of particularly challenging dementia cases.

She worked as the director of senior health for a large hospital system offering a full spectrum of services, including comprehensive interdisciplinary dementia care. Catherine has travelled the country, offering her clinical expertise through various trainings to experienced healthcare audiences. Additionally, she has published articles and book chapters about relevant issues affecting older adults.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: M. Catherine Wollman is a visiting professor with Chamberlain College of Nursing. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: M. Catherine Wollman is a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

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