It's A Long Way Down: Reducing The Risk of Patient Falls(CE)

Each year, approximately one third of all adults aged 65 and older will experience a fall. Of these falls, 10-25 percent results in injury. Moreover, approximately 10,000 older Americans die from falls every year. It is the 5th leading cause of death for the 70+ age group, with falls accounting for two thirds of all accidental deaths for this group. Preventing falls involves making effective preparations, choosing the right equipment, and using appropriate techniques. Health care organizations are especially vulnerable to patient or resident falls, and therefore it is critical to have a well-crafted fall prevention program.

As a result of this program, participants will be better able to:

Understand the importance and scope of patient falls
Identify Joint Commission expectations related to falls
Plan and develop a fall prevention program
Strengthen fall prevention program components

Additional Features:

Access via the internet
Continuing Education Credit offered (CE)
Six flash-based video clips for fast viewing at your desktop (approximately 60 minutes total in length)
Videos include Hospital Case Studies, Expectations, and Components of a Falls Prevention Program
Self-paced - stop and start at your convenience
Transcripts of each video clip provided
Downloadable viewers guide in pdf format

This educational activity, "It's a Long Way Down: Reducing the Risk of Patient Falls", is funded in part by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Hill-Rom.
 
Hill-Rom, a subsidiary of Hillenbrand Industries Inc., is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of patients and those who care for them, by helping customers deliver safer, more efficient and more effective care.  Hill-Rom provides customers with high-quality, innovative products, outstanding service, extensive clinical expertise and, most importantly of all, the support of a great team.  The Hill-Rom Difference is putting customers first and seeking to exceed their expectations. For further information, contact Customer Service at 800-445-3730, or go to www.hill-rom.com .

 
10 or more people interested in taking this web-based training course?
E-mail griccio@jcrinc.com for more information on our special tiered pricing.

Item Number:
WBTV0701

Price: $199.00 USD