EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDANCE ON FALL PREVENTION

Course overview

This course reviews the most current evidence-based guidance on effective fall prevention in the hospital environment. It covers topics such as the overall public health and economic impact of falls, the relationship of fear of falling and falls, and the role of the nurse as a stakeholder in fall prevention. The course reviews evidence-based guidance on effective fall risk assessment, risk identification, and effective team communications. Evidence-based guidance on fall prevention efforts and successful multifaceted outcomes stories are also reviewed, with a final focus on patient and family education.