Course Description
Preventing falls is a critical component of safety management. Falls present significant risks, particularly within healthcare environments where conditions may be stressful, unpredictable, and unfamiliar to patients. This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive overview of falls, encompassing risk factors, assessment, interventions, and best practices across various care settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify patients at risk for falls
- Outline the risk factors associated with falls
- Describe interventions to prevent falls
- Evaluate the assessment tools used for fall risk prevention
Intended Audience
This educational activity was developed for nurses and healthcare professionals.
CE Information
This course is approved for 1.0 contact hours by the Florida and California State Boards of Nursing.
Course Authors
This course was written by Rebecca Huff, MSN, RN, Brenda Kozak, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE, and Christine Ninchich, MSN-Ed, RN.
Brenda is a certified nurse educator with over 25 years of clinical experience. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and a Master of Science in Nursing focusing on education.
Christine is a former pediatric nurse at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Christine has a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on education.