PPT-Preventing Falls in the hospital setting

Emily Geesner Cristy Rose Renee Floresta Kara Saba Elizabet Iankova and Stephen Christie Proposed Change After reviewing fall statistics in several facilities in the Bay Area and the protocol for assessing a patients fall risk a lack of follow through with the patient in understanding and evaluating their capabilities is evident. 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. . Update Training. Claire Thomas. Agenda. 7.15pm Introduction. 7.20pm Falls Prevention Service . Evaluation. 7.30pm Practice . Scenarios. 8.10pm Feedback and Q&A Session. . 8.20pm Inhaler Check Service Evaluation . 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. 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.. at WWL . Linda Smyth. Head of Quality Improvement. Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh. Population >300,000. 16% age>65. Little ethnic diversity (4% BME). Life expectancy < England average. Inequalities within the borough. Sino George, MSN, APRN, RNC-OB, WHNP-BC. Perinatal Practice Specialist. Emory University Hospital Midtown. Atlanta, . Georgia. Disclosure. I have no financial relationships to disclose. I will not discuss “off label” and/ or investigational use in my presentation. ADD . Hospital Name Here. Module 1. Ice Breaker. Describe an interesting fact about yourself. . Compelling Reasons To Implement Program. Falls are common.. They are the most frequently reported incident in adult inpatient units.. 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. 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. Presented by: Name goes here. PREVENTING ACCIDENTS. AND FALLS. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older adults. Each year almost 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. FALLS PREVENTION IN OLDER PEOPLE. 1. st. DECEMBER 2021. Cameron Swift, King’s College School of Medicine, London. KEYS TO AN EFFECTIVE FALLS SERVICE. (1) CONCEPT: FALLS IN LATER LIFE – A THREAT. Cameron Swift, King’s College School of Medicine, London. Falls Prevention Summit July 2022 . Reducing Inpatient Falls . & Harm from Inpatient Falls. KEYS TO AN EFFECTIVE FALLS SERVICE. (1) CONCEPT: FALLS IN LATER LIFE: . - Associated Venous Thromboembolism A Guide for Effective Quality Improvement Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 540 Gaither Road R