PPT-Take a Stand to Prevent Falls

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 copyrightaotaorg or geriatricsgeriatricsorg. 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. . Evidence-Based Perspectives . Dennis W. Klima, PT. , MS, PhD, DPT, . GCS, NCS. Department of Physical Therapy. University of Maryland Eastern Shore. dwklima@umes.edu. . AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO . Dr. Christine Branche. Construction Fall Prevention Campaign. Goal. To provide small residential construction contractors and owners with the information, motivation, and support they need for them to create the necessary conditions for their workers to work safely at heights.. . 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. . 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...