Course Aims

Provide underpinning knowledge associated with best practice for preventing and managing falls within the care environment​. Promote the safety and well-being of all patients who may be at risk of falls.​

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the enormity of falls as a serious risk to health and wellbeing of residents in care settings.
• Discuss NICE guidelines relating to falls​.
• List common causes of falls and their consequences.
• Describe the elements of a falls risk assessment​.
• Identify interventions to lower the risk and prevent falls occurring​.
• Understand the need to manage health and safety risk.
• Discuss management of residents that have fallen​.