Falls Prevention Awareness

1) Outline components that should be included in a multi-factorial assessment.

2) Outline the content of an Environmental risk assessment

3) Explain the importance of monitoring falls

4) Describe how falls should be recorded and monitored

5) Describe how information relating to a history of falls should be communicated between different services or care settings

6) Outline a range of interventions that can mitigate against individual risk factors

7) Give examples of how aspects of the care environment can be modified to reduce the incidence of falls

8) Give examples of how assistive technology can be used to minimise the risk of falls

9) Describe the benefits of evidence-based falls prevention exercise in reducing the potential of falls for individuals

10) Explain how health and social care workers can encourage individuals to participate in falls prevention programmes

11) Describe the steps that individuals can take to reduce the likelihood of a fall

12) Outline how organisational policies and procedures can reduce the incidence and minimise harm of falls

13) Explain the importance of training in falls awareness and prevention

14) Describe the roles of professionals involved with falls prevention

15) Outline the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach

16) Identify national and local sources of support and information

17) Describe the actions to be taken to safeguard

18) Explain the precautions to be taken to minimise harm to self when supporting an individual during a fall

19) Describe the immediate care and support of an individual following a fall

20) Explain how and when to call for further assistance in different care settings.

21) Explain the importance of using approved moving and positioning techniques and equipment

22) Outline the procedures for reporting and recording falls within legal guidelines

23) Explain how and when to raise safeguarding concerns in relation to falls incidents

24) Give examples of strategies that should be implemented following a fall, relating to changes in practice.