Falls Prevention Champion

Falls Prevention Champion

Category: Clinical
Trainer: Ethical Workforce Solutions
Venue: Partners in Care

Course introduction

Falls and fractures in vulnerable people aged 65 and over account for over 4 million hospital bed days each year in England alone. Falls destroy confidence, increase isolation and reduce independence, with around 1 in 10 older people who fall becoming afraid to walk independently.

Who is the course aimed at?

This one-day Falls Prevention Champion course is aimed at experienced and senior staff members.

What does the course cover?

• The impact and consequences of falls in health and social care
• Legislation and guidance related to the fallen person
• Personal and medical factors
• Environmental factors
• Assessing a person for falls risks
• Monitoring and reviewing of falls assessments
• Multi-agency and specialist support available
• Reducing harm in the event of falls
• Learning from falls to improve care
• Practical session

Course outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.

Cost of course

Member: £90.00
Non-member: £110.00

Places available: 12