PPT-10 Years Standing Together to Prevent Falls

AOTAAPTAs AGPT Fall Prevention Presentation 2017 Photo William Provost Are falls p reventable All Rights Reserved 2017 Photo from giftsandcollectiblesgalorewordpresscom YES Falls are largely preventable. November 2010 Safety Meeting Presentation . Developed by: Karen . Hsi. , EH&S Student Intern. Why is prevention of . slips, trips, and falls. important?. Constitutes majority of accidents in industries. Slips, Trips, and Falls continue to be a major hazard to students and personnel alike at Team Lee . . SLIPS:. . Floors do not usually pose much hazard to their users unless conditions such as rain or snow create wet or icy surfaces. To prevent slips, watch where you are stepping. If the floor is wet, find a way to lessen the hazard. Post “Wet Floor” signs in the area until you mop up the excess water and place a mat in the entranceway. . Of people at the age of 65 or older, 25-35% of them will fall one or more times in a year.. Falls are considered the leading cause of death of the elderly.. Of the elders that survive, 20-30% will result in debilitating injuries.. The Niagara Falls. Where is the Niagara Falls?. The Niagara Falls are over 12,000 years old. They are a combination of the American Falls the Bridal Veil Falls and the horseshoe Falls.. They border the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S state New York.. . Taking Steps to Prevent Falls.  . 1. Why falls prevention?. 1 out of 3 . Canadians over . the age of . 65. and . 1 out of 2 . Canadians over . the age of . 80. will fall at least once a . year. Using Nursing Pillows to Prevent Newborn Falls. . Cyndy Krening, MS, RNC-OB, C-EFM, Sarah Smith, MSN, RNC-MNN, Deb Lowery, MS, RN. Introduction/Background. Methods. Conclusion. Objectives. References. November 2010 Safety Meeting Presentation . Developed by: Karen . Hsi. , EH&S Student Intern. Why is prevention of . slips, trips, and falls. important?. Constitutes majority of accidents in industries. Ryan Duncan, PT, DPT . 1. Fay Horak, PT, PhD . 2. Gammon Earhart, PT, PhD . 3. 1. Assistant Professor, Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine. 2. SLIPS:. . Floors do not usually pose much hazard to their users unless conditions such as rain or snow create wet or icy surfaces. To prevent slips, watch where you are stepping. If the floor is wet, find a way to lessen the hazard. Post “Wet Floor” signs in the area until you mop up the excess water and place a mat in the entranceway. . November 2010 Safety Meeting Presentation . Developed by: Karen . Hsi. , EH&S Student Intern. Why is prevention of . slips, trips, and falls. important?. Constitutes majority of accidents in industries. Assessment and Intervention for Fall Prevention Emily Budd, OTR/L, OTD Objectives Identify falls as an intervention priority for aging adults Differentiate among assessments for balance and risk of falling . PREVENTION. AWARENESS. . WEEK. FACTS ABOUT FALLS. Each year, millions of older people age 65 and older fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.. Aida Wen, MD. Associate Professor. Jan 2021. Patient Scenario. You get a call from Mr. Z’s wife that he just had a fall out in the garden today. Fortunately, he had no injuries, but was a bit shaken. This is his 2. POLL: Who is in the audience?. What do we know about falls?. 1/2 to 2/3 of falls occur around the home. . A majority of falls occur during routine activities. Falls usually aren’t caused by just one issue. It’s a combination of things coming...