The facts are; that falls are a major problem in older adults. The incidence increases with the age in some of the individuals we care for and is higher in women than in men. It is also a fact that, falls are among the main causes of diminished functioning and hospitalisation.

Even without a serious injury, especially in older people, the fear of falling having fallen already, may limit activities. Preventing falls involves simple common sense actions which should be repeated constantly and re-enforced in the individual.

This pack...

?   Meets CQC requirements. Meets the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities).
?   Meets the Care Certificate Standard 13
?   Provides Evidence for Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) unit L2EFAW.
?   Provides Evidence for Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) unit L2EFAW.

What does the pack cover?

1. Inappropriate footwear
2. Visual impairment
3. Medical conditions
4. Non ambulant people or those with little mobility
5. Mental illness
6. Mobility aids
7. Poly pharmacy
8. Hazards
9. Poor lighting
10. Consequences of falls
11. Hip Injuries
12. Impaired Functioning and Mobility
13. Fear of Falling    
14. Falls and Injury Prevention strategies
15. Falls risk assessment
16. Shock absorbent pads in undergarments (hip protectors)    
17. Adjustable beds, pressure alarms and personal alarms
18. Exercise and activity for balance, strength and mobility
19. Calcium and vitamin D supplements
20. Changing the medication regime
21. Improved Vision    
22. Footwear    
23. Foot care
24. Appropriate seating    
25. Walking Aids    
26. The Environment    
27. Physical Intervention    
28. Individuals and family members must be involved    
29. Effective staff training
30. Incontinence management    
31. Postural Hypertension management
32. Personal items    
33. A multi disciplinary team approach
34. When a fall happens
35. Falls risk assessment
36. Assessment
37. Example of a falls risk Assessment
38. Example of further Assessment requirements
39. Falls Audit
40. Falls records and audits

What's included in the Double DVD/CD Pack?

The DVD includes:
?  Power Point presentation viewable on your PC, Mac or TV via a DVD player.

The CD includes:
?  Comprehensive printable staff training knowledge workbook.
?  Power Point presentation of workbook.
?  Printable training question sheets.
?  Printable training answer sheets.
?  Printable Certificate.

Certificates can be presented to your staff when they successfully complete their training.

How do I use the Training Pack?

Step 1
Purchase your chosen pack or packs, duplicate the knowledge work book and give to your staff / learners or, use the powerpoint presentation to deliver a more visual training or, a combination of both.

Step 2
Mark the completed question sheets.

Step 3
Certificate all successful learners.