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Upright™ Computer-based Education

The CE-approved online computer-based education is designed to provide important knowledge transfer through an adult learner format that is both interactive and informative. In the computer-based program, clinicians learn about the 8 risk factors as well as interventional strategies matched to each risk factor to accurately assess fall risk, and how to intervene with strategies aligned with the specific needs of the individual patient. Basic, core, and advanced content is organized in easy-to-follow paths, assuring compliance and improved patient safety. You are able to train your clinicians and Allied Health Professionals with unlimited open access from work or home.

Education Program Overview

  • Introduction
  • Fall Facts/Overview
  • Types of Falls
  • The Hendrich II Fall Risk Model© (H2Model) Aligned Nursing Interventions for the 8 Risk Factors
  • Six Elements of a Fall Prevention Program
  • When a Patient Falls
  • Legal Implications of Falls
  • Use of Restraints to Prevent Falls
  • Interventions for Specialty Areas
  • Reference, Special Sections
  • Competency Assessment
  • Advanced Resources


Learning Objectives

  1. Correctly utilize the H2Model with patients.
  2. Be able to state the 8 assessment parameters within the H2Model.
  3. Effectively and efficiently identify high risk fall patients.
  4. Identify the 6 critical implementation factors of an effective fall prevention program.
  5. List at least 3 interventions for patients exhibiting confusion, disorientation or impulsivity.
  6. List at least 3 fall prevention interventions for patients exhibiting depression.
  7. List at least 3 fall prevention interventions for patients exhibiting altered elimination.
  8. List at least 3 fall prevention interventions for patients exhibiting dizziness/vertigo.
  9. List at least 3 fall prevention interventions for patients taking antiepileptic and/or benzodiazepine medications.
  10. List at least 3 fall prevention interventions for patients scoring “1” or higher on the Get-Up-and-Go Test.
  11. List at least 3 fall prevention interventions for male patients.
  12. List at least 3 factors contributing to a safe environment.


Course Objectives

NURSES

Upon completion of the course, the user should be able to:

  1. Describe the risk factors for patient falls.
  2. Discuss how to use the H2Model in patient care.
  3. Describe the appropriate care of the patient who has fallen.
  4. Develop a plan of care for the patient at risk for falls.
  5. Describe the legal implications of falls.


ASSISTIVE PERSONNEL

Upon completion of this course, the user should be able to:

  1. Describe the risk factors for patient falls.
  2. Discuss how to use the H2Model.
  3. Describe the appropriate care of the patient who has fallen.
  4. Describe how to participate in a plan of care for the patient at risk for falls.
  5. Discuss the legal implications of falls.

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