An Interprofessional Approach

100% online | 3 CEs | Self-paced & interactive | Begin anytime!

This course provides evidence-based content related to the management of falls in older adults in skilled nursing facilities. It serves to enhance the knowledge of both professional and nonprofessional caregivers so that they can deliver safe, effective quality care to aging patients. 

Time to Complete: Self-paced

Designed to be flexible for the busy healthcare professional, this course is 100% online and asynchronous. 


 

Designed for health care providers who work in skilled nursing facilities.

Module 1: Overview of falls in older adults. 

Module 2: Interprofessional Management of Falls. 

Module 3: Fall Prevention and Application to Practice.  

General Fee $80

MGB Employees, IHP Alumni and Employees who work at non-MGB affiliates are eligible for a 20% reduction in tuition on all our Continuing Education and Professional Development offerings (not fees). 
 

Learning Outcomes

Understand

the impact of falls on patient health, safety, and quality of life

Describe

foundational concepts and essential vocabulary to promote collaboration to help prevent falls in older adults

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Apply

clinical identification of fall risk and evaluation of fall risks 

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Apply

interprofessional prevention strategies, and opportunities to positively impact quality measures. 
 

Learn

components of interprofessional collaborative practice and roles and responsibilities of team members around falls management

Learn

fall risk factors

Continuing Education Credits

GH Institute of Health Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 3 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 3 contact hours for nurses.The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 3 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.