M. Catherine Wollman – Fall Prevention Challenges: Real Solutions to Reduce Falls, Prevent Injuries and Limit Liability
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- Faculty:
- M. Catherine Wollman
- Duration:
- 6 Hours 14 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Apr 23, 2018
Description
| Manual (2.88 MB) | 83 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
How to Prevent Falls Before They Occur
- Who is likely to fall?
- Which risk factors can we modify?
- Precipitating causes – what to watch for
- Institutional barriers – avoiding 1:1s
- Important implications of co-morbidities
- The benefits of vitamin D
Fall Risk Assessment
- Current guidelines
- Who should we screen?
- Multi-factorial causes of falls
- Recommended fall risk assessments
- Fall Prevention Strategies
- What works and what does not
- Addressing alarm fatigue
- Avoiding 1:1s
- Effective evidence-based interventions
- Education & assistive devices
Putting Together a Successful Fall Prevention Program
- Patient specific interventions
- Developing a multidisciplinary program: Roles & responsibilities
- Fall rounds
Patient Evaluation
- History
- Physical exam
- Evaluation tools (POMA tool, Get up and go test, Functional reach test, Berg balance test, Short physical performance battery)
- Diagnostic tests
- Review of Gait Disorders (video)
What to do When a Patient Falls: Hands-On Evaluation
- Assess need for immediate medical care
- Evaluate for acute illness/preceding factors
- Communication with caregivers
- Common injuries
- Goals of care
- Difficult Situations
- Frequent fallers – when injury prevention is your goal!
- Anticoagulation risks
- Prolonged time on floor
- What to do when fractures occur
- Head trauma management
Preventing Risk and Limiting Liability
- Home safety evaluations
- Communication and documentation
- Quality improvement opportunities
- High-risk scenarios: Case studies
- Addressing family concerns with falls
- Managing poor outcomes
Fall Prevention Plan Development
- Apply what we have learned
- Solutions for your biggest challenges!
Faculty
M. Catherine Wollman, DNP, CRNP, GNP-BC Related seminars and products: 3
M. Catherine Wollman, DNP, CRNP, GNP-BC, has been a gerontological nurse practitioner for over 30 years, caring for older adults in acute care, long-term care and home care. Catherine currently provides geriatric consultation services. Her expertise is often sought for the care of particularly challenging dementia cases.
She worked as the director of senior health for a large hospital system offering a full spectrum of services, including comprehensive interdisciplinary dementia care. Catherine has travelled the country, offering her clinical expertise through various trainings to experienced healthcare audiences. Additionally, she has published articles and book chapters about relevant issues affecting older adults.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: M. Catherine Wollman is a visiting professor with Chamberlain College of Nursing. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: M. Catherine Wollman is a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.
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