
The facts are; that falls are a major problem in older adults. The incidence increases with the age in some of the individuals we care for and is higher in women than in men. It is also a fact that, falls are among the main causes of diminished functioning and hospitalisation.
Even without a serious injury, especially in older people, the fear of falling having fallen already, may limit activities. Preventing falls involves simple common sense actions which should be repeated constantly and re-enforced in the individual.
This pack...
• Meets CQC requirements. Meets the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities).
• Meets the Care Certificate Standard 13
• Provides Evidence for Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) unit L2EFAW.
• Provides Evidence for Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) unit L2EFAW.
What does the pack cover?
- Inappropriate footwear
- Visual impairment
- Medical conditions
- Non ambulant people or those with little mobility
- Mental illness
- Mobility aids
- Poly pharmacy
- Hazards
- Poor lighting
- Consequences of falls
- Hip Injuries
- Impaired Functioning and Mobility
- Fear of Falling
- Falls and Injury Prevention strategies
- Falls risk assessment
- Shock absorbent pads in undergarments (hip protectors)
- Adjustable beds, pressure alarms and personal alarms
- Exercise and activity for balance, strength and mobility
- Calcium and vitamin D supplements
- Changing the medication regime
- Improved Vision
- Footwear
- Foot care
- Appropriate seating
- Walking Aids
- The Environment
- Physical Intervention
- Individuals and family members must be involved
- Effective staff training
- Incontinence management
- Postural Hypertension management
- Personal items
- A multi disciplinary team approach
- When a fall happens
- Falls risk assessment
- Assessment
- Example of a falls risk Assessment
- Example of further Assessment requirements
- Falls Audit
- Falls records and audits
What's included in the Double DVD/CD Pack?
The DVD includes:
• Power Point presentation viewable on your PC, Mac or TV via a DVD player.
The CD includes:
• Comprehensive printable staff training knowledge workbook.
• Power Point presentation of workbook.
• Printable training question sheets.
• Printable training answer sheets.
• Printable Certificate.
Certificates can be presented to your staff when they successfully complete their training.
How do I use the Training Pack?
Step 1
Purchase your chosen pack or packs, duplicate the knowledge work book and give to your staff / learners or, use the powerpoint presentation to deliver a more visual training or, a combination of both.
Step 2
Mark the completed question sheets.
Step 3
Certificate all successful learners.