Course Code: REL-PAC-0-IFRAL
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the risk factors associated with falls.
Identify fall risk assessment tools used in the assisted living setting.
Describe at least two interventions used to reduce falls.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Falls: Definition and Risk Factors
What is a Fall?
Fall Risk Factors
Review
Summary
Section 3: Fall Risk Assessments
Assessment Tools
Gait and Balance Assessment
Depression and Cognitive Assessment
Fall Assessment
Fall Resources
Review
Summary
Section 4: Fall Risk Prevention
Fall Prevention Program
Fall Interventions
Assistive Technology
Review
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Meet Ms. George
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.