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Digital Seminar

Fall Prevention Certification Course: Best Practice Solutions to Reduce Falls and Injuries in Your Most Challenging Fall-Risk Patients


Speaker:
Tina Marie Baxter, APRN, GNP-BC
Duration:
12 Hours 35 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jun 11, 2021
Product Code:
POS078428
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: DVD



Description

You know the time requirement, the fear, and the frustration when you have a patient on the unit that is unsafe and has a recognized fall risk.   

Today, you can change all of that.  You have a chance to learn actual fall prevention methods that are so effective you may quickly be viewed as one of the most valuable members of your healthcare team. 

And that’s because you’d be an expert in something most healthcare professionals just aren’t proficient in. 

When it comes to fall prevention strategies, here’s the truth: 

Most clinicians know little about it. 

Sometimes we have no choice but to focus on the presenting injury or admitting diagnosis that we overlook critical fall prevention strategies.  Or a risk was identified, and the standard protocols were put in to place. 

You have this career changing opportunity to keep patients safe and families relieved.  

As you watch this training video – at your pace and on your own schedule, you will gain an entire set of skills and knowledge. Tina Marie Baxter, APRN, GNP-BC, will highlight important new evidence to guide various fall prevention interventions and share her creative, new thought process to ‘see’ the whole patient picture.   

Tina has included an actual comprehensive patient fall risk assessment.  She will talk you through her critical thinking strategies to develop a plan of care to reduce fall risk

A preventable fall injury is not going to happen on your watch! 

Best of all, upon completion of this seminar, you’ll be eligible to become a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist (CFPS) through Evergreen Certifications. Certification lets colleagues, employers, and caregivers know that you’ve invested the extra time and effort necessary to understand the complexities of fall prevention. Professional standards apply. Visit evergreencertifications.com/cfps for details.


CERTIFICATION MADE SIMPLE!

  • No hidden fees – PESI pays for your application fee (a $99 value)*!
  • Simply complete this seminar and the post-event evaluation included in this training, and your application to be a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist (CFPS) through Evergreen Certifications is complete.*

Attendees will receive documentation of CFPS designation from Evergreen Certifications 4 to 6 weeks following the program.

*Professional standards apply. Visit evergreencertifications.com/cfps for professional requirements.

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). 

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

For Planning Committee disclosures, please statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


Nurses - Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists

This self-study activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.


Nurses - California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 12.5 self-study contact hours. 

** You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Nurses - Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 12.5 self-study contact hours.

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Nurses - Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 12.5 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Occupational Therapists - Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 12.5 self-study continuing education credits.

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Occupational Therapists - Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

This course contains 12.5 hours of Distance Learning - Independent continuing education. It was not offered for AOTA CEUs. Please retain your certificate of completion. For state licensure or other credential renewal, contact those agencies for information about your reporting responsibilities and requirements.


Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 12.5 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists - Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 12.5 CE credit hours.


Physical Therapists - Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.5 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

 


Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 15.0 contact hours.


Physical Therapists - North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 12.5 continuing education hours.


Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider  and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Intermediate . This activity will provide 12.5 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 12.5 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 12.5 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 12.5 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 12.5 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Speaker

Tina Marie Baxter, APRN, GNP-BC Related seminars and products


Tina Marie Baxter, APRN, GNP-BC, is an advanced practice registered nurse and a board certified gerontological nurse practitioner. She works as a nurse practitioner, supporting various skilled care and assisted living facilities. Additionally, Tina is the owner of Baxter Professional Services, LLC, a consulting firm which provides legal nurse consulting services and customized educational resources to healthcare organizations.  

Tina earned a Master of Nursing in Nursing Education and a post-master’s as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.  She has taught on both the nursing undergraduate and graduate levels and continues to mentor nurse practitioner students during their clinical rotations.  Her expertise has been sought on the national level to educate experienced professionals on a variety of topics, including fall prevention, challenging patient behaviors, and addiction.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Tina Baxter maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Adult & Child Health. She is a distributor for doTerra. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Tina Baxter is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses’ Association, the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, and the Indiana State Nurses Association.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepesi@pesi.com


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Objectives

  1. Determine who is likely to fall and how to modify the risk factors through a comprehensive fall risk assessment. 

  1. Analyze the current screening guidelines and standards of care in the prevention of falls. 

  1. Evaluate the current fall prevention EBP strategies for use in current practice. 

  1. Appraise new technologies for future implementation through the use of AI and SMART technology. 

  1. Respond to difficult patient/family situations to support the patient’s safety goals. 

  1. Differentiate effective approaches to treatment planning and documentation to reduce the risk of liability. 

  1. Assess possible fall risk interventions to avoid the use of restraints. 

  1. Evaluate precipitating causes for falls to incorporate preventative measures. 

  1. Formulate a comprehensive evaluation process for high fall risk patients. 

  1. Analyze medications that are known to contribute in various ways to fall risks. 

  1. Assess for injury and adverse patient outcomes following a fall. 

  1. Determine the tools necessary for a multidisciplinary fall prevention program. 

  1. Choose patient specific fall prevention interventions for a successful fall prevention plan. 

  1. Evaluate the impact of common gait disorders on fall risk. 

Outline

Innovations and Trends in Healthcare  

  • Identify and modify fall risk factors  
  • What has changed in fall prevention 
  • The future for fall prevention 

Predict and Prevent Falls – With a Comprehensive Risk Assessment 

  • Nursing assessment 
  • High risk fall conditions and diagnoses 
  • Changes in condition 
  • Mental health evaluation 
  • Medication review 
  • Physical health assessment 
  • Ambulatory status, gait, and balance 
  • Multi-factorial causes of falls 

Expand Your Toolbox for Fall Prevention and Post-Fall Interventions 

  • Rely on interdisciplinary teamwork to prevent falls 
  • Immediate care considerations following a patient fall – with/without injury 
  • Fall risk screening tools 
  • Current guidelines 
  • Technology to prevent falls and limit injury 
  • Addressing alarm fatigue 
  • Alternatives to 1:1s 

Design an Innovative Plan of Care for Your Patients 

  • The evidence behind fall interventions, including surveillance and reduction of injury 
  • Patient and family education 
  • Safer transfer techniques, wheelchair safety and evaluation of assistive devices 
  • Critically develop an individualized approach 
  • Patients with known history of frequent falls 
  • Patients who have sustained a recent fall related injury 

An Effective Fall Prevention Program for your Department/Organization 

  • Effective individualized nursing care plan and documentation 
  • QI planning related to fall prevention 
  • A voice through committee presence 

Case Studies: Put Knowledge to Practice 

  • Examples of fall cases and identifying prevention strategies 
  • Educational opportunities for staff 
  • Reducing barriers to change 
  • Successfully treating noncompliant patients 
  • Family support 

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants 
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants 
  • Risk Managers

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