Falls: Current Strategies for the Enduring Challenge - Webinar 2022
Speaker
Shannon Rose, MPH, OT, CEPI, CPASRM - Patient Safety Analyst, ECRI; Jill Plesh, JD, MHA, CHC - VP, Risk Management & Claims, Optima Healthcare Insurance Services
Description
Falls are an enduring challenge across the care continuum. This webinar recording discusses fall prevention from acute to long-term care based on evidence and current trends, including the impact of COVID-19 on preventing falls. The latest technology for falls prevention is reviewed with guidance on selecting technology that will fit the needs of both patients and staff. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number 12205 for 1 contact hour.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the webinar, the participant should be able to:
- Describe current trends in CHI falls claims.
- Identify 3 variables contributing to falls and their associated risk mitigation strategies.
- Review 2 fall prevention technologies and consider usefulness in your environment.