Event Description:
This activity focuses on fall risk assessment and care planning from the perspective of ambulatory care clinical staff, using the STEADI ("Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries") framework.
The scope of the problem and the need for adequate screening and intervention is presented along with practical workflows and steps to take to assess and address fall risk in the primary care setting.
Patient centered communication and resources are highlighted as useful tools for primary care clinical team members (medical assistants, nurses and providers) to help their older adult patients reduce their risk of falling so they can live their best life.
Objectives
Describe the physical and financial impact of falls among older adults
Describe ways to screen for falls and tools used to assess fall risk
Demonstrate a proactive approach to identify and fix fall hazards, including what patients and caregivers can do in their home
Employ evidence based, patient centered fall-related resources in their practice
Audience
Clinical staff members from primary and specialty care practices and anyone interested in fall prevention
