Falls prevention in the community
Empower support workers with skills to prevent falls among community care consumers, focusing on risk assessment, environmental safety, and emergency responses.
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Lesson 1: Factors contributing to falls
Lesson 2: Identifying physical, medical, and environmental risks
Lesson 1: Assessing new consumers
Lesson 2: Evaluating existing consumer fall risks
Lesson 1: Clutter removal and hazard identification
Lesson 2: Securing rugs and improving lighting
Lesson 1: Selection and use of grab bars
Lesson 2: Implementing non-slip mats and personal alarms
Lesson 1: Safe lifting and transferring practices
Lesson 2: Mobility assistance strategies