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Falls Prevention and Management

Falls Prevention and Management

$30.00 AUD
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CPD hours: 1.0

Falls prevention and management knowledge is integral to nursing care. Nurses are expected to apply evidence-based information to their caregiving, using a structured approach to prevent and manage falls according to national standards.

This online education will support nurses implement safety strategies and person-centred care to all patients at risk of falling or who have sustained a fall. 

Renewal: 1 year (depending on work site policy) 

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Course Details

Course Information

This course examines the cost and implications of falls in the healthcare setting. It provides information based on the best practice guidelines provided by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).

This online education is delivered in 2 parts:
Step 1: Online learning.
Step 2: Online knowledge quiz (100% pass required for certification, 3 attempts will be provided).

Course Content

At completion of the learning material, you will be able to:
- Reflect on the background and importance of falls prevention
- Review the National standards on falls by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
- Be aware of the statistics surrounding fall related injuries and deaths.
- Define what constitutes a fall.
- Recognise the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for falls.
- Review state and territory guidelines and risk assessment tools.
- Understand obligations for monitoring and re-assessing falls risk.
- Be aware of fall prevention strategies in nursing care and from the multidisciplinary team.
- Be able to communicate important information with the multidisciplinary team and patient.
- Understand the requirements of post fall management.
- Identify the key elements of discharge planning

Who is this for?

Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives, Enrolled Nurses, Medical officers, Allied Health Professionals