Falls Prevention and Management
Every year, patients fall and these falls can result in serious consequences for both them and their families/whaanau. Keeping our patients safe is an important part of nursing care, and fall prevention is a key part of this.
The objectives of this course are:
- To assist you in remembering the importance of protecting our patients from falling
- To revise the factors that can contribute to a patient’s fall risk
- To refresh your knowledge of the tools available to minimise a patient’s fall risk
Who is this for: Staff who have direct contact with patients and are responsible for fall prevention and management. Nurses, Allied Health Professionals (e.g. Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists), and Healthcare Assistants
Time: 30 minutes online module
Completion criteria
Learners should complete the course in the following order:
- View the video and read the resources provided
- Complete the quiz
- Complete the course feedback survey
- Print your certificate