PPT-Prevent Falls Vision

POLL Who is in the audience What do we know about falls 12 to 23 of falls occur around the home A majority of falls occur during routine activities Falls usually arent caused by just one issue Its a combination of things coming. 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. . . 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. The importance of vision in . preventing falls. Falls are the most common cause of people over 65 being taken into . hospital.. One in three people in this age group will fall every . year.. Falls are the biggest cause of accidental death in people over 75 and cost the NHS around £2.2 billion per . 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. On…. . F. eet!. Ph. ysical Activity. Why feet matter. The average adult takes 4000-6000 steps a day. Our feet support our entire body and carry us the equivalent of five times round the earth in an average lifetime. Falls Prevention Presentation . Developed by AOTA and . AGPT, a component of APTA. Photo © William Provost. Copyright © 2015 by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, APTA. To republish this information, please contact copyright@aota.org or geriatrics@geriatrics.org. OSHA . Susan Harwood. Safety Training. 1. CLASS. . INFORMATION. Class Start and Stop Times. Breaks and Lunch. Locations of Restrooms. Emergency Exits/Procedures. Electronic Devices. Class Participation. 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. . AOTA/APTA’s AGPT. Fall Prevention Presentation 2017. Photo © William Provost. Are falls . p. reventable?. . All Rights Reserved 2017. Photo from giftsandcollectiblesgalore.wordpress.com. 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. . 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..