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Jarrod Jackson Adam Brett Ben WE LISTENED to the clues Our project outline Lectures in Leadership class The Fenelon Falls area and community Mike Perryour amazing liaison Why Benches Benches influence people to use the currently under used park. Program. Used with permission. [Insert facility name here.]. Learning Objectives. Identify the impact of falls on patients and the organization. Recall federal regulations and accrediting standards for falls prevention. 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. Rachel Crozier. SHSCT Falls Co-ordinator. Incidence. 1 in 3 women over 65 fall each year. 1 in 5 men over 65 fall each year. Over 85 years old - 1 in 2 people will fall each year. 70% of falls cause injury. Jessica L. Colburn, MD. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology. April 15, 2015. Discuss prevalence of falls in older adults. Develop an approach for fall risk screening and post-fall assessment in older adults. By: . S. . Holcomb. What is it?. Niagara: waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American . Falls.. Where is it Located?. 43.0800° N, 79.0710° W. Niagara . Falls, . Learning objectives . Gain organised knowledge in the subject area falls in older people. Be able to perform a basic falls assessment. Know and apply the relevant evidence and/or guidelines . Be . aware of common cognitive biases in the diagnosis and management of . Claire Thomas MSc. Agenda. Update on the . recommissioning. of the service – key changes. Team Based Learning approach to improve knowledge of falls risk & prevention. Update from Age . UK . 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. Content . Overview and update on the falls in Care Home work. Use of the “Purple Poster”/other falls tools. Practical strategies when dealing with complex falls . Open discussion . Aims of the session. Emily . G., . Cristy . R., . Renee . F., . Kara . S., . Elizabet . I., . and Stephen . C. . Proposed Change. After reviewing fall statistics in several facilities in the Bay Area and the protocol for assessing a patient’s fall risk, a lack of follow through with the patient in understanding and evaluating their capabilities is evident.. 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. . Article . Title. : The interplay between gait, falls and cognition: . can cognitive therapy reduce fall risk?. Presenters: Lise McCarthy, PT, DPT, GCS, CMH SIG Chair. Mariana . 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. AKA Balance and Safety Groups and . Exercise Classes for People with . Parkinsons. Sine Rickard. Physiotherapist. Livewell. SW (sine.rickard@nhs.net). Private Practice (sinerickard@blueyonder.co.uk).