Falls in LTC settings continue to be problematic and costly. Understanding causes of falls (intrinsic and extrinsic) and methods of prevention is important in decreasing the number of falls for senior living professionals. In this session, the participant will be introduced to the background and scope of falls in senior living. Falls generally happen because of various and diverse risk factors and situations, many of which can be corrected. These risk factors are influenced by age, disease, and the presence of hazards in the environment. Several studies have shown that the risk of falling increases dramatically as the number of risk factors increases. The information within the presentation will allow the learners to identify ways for the multidisciplinary team to work together to assess, choose and implement fall prevention programs that are compatible with your community. Principles of effective documentation for nursing to support delivered fall prevention services as well as ways to evaluate the effectiveness of a fall prevention program will be shared. 

SPEAKER: Ingrid Provident Ed.D, OTR/L, CDP,  FAOTA, National Education Specialist, Select Rehabilitation Ingrid M. Provident Ed.D, OTR/L, FAOTA, is a National EducationSpecialist, for Select Rehabilitation. Dr. Provident has held positions of Program coordinator, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Associate Professor at major Universities in Pittsburgh PA.

Ingrid is a highly engaging speaker who holds clinical degrees in Occupational Therapy and Educational Leadership. She has worked in multiple practice settings with the adult and geriatric populations. Ingrid has been an educator in formal academic settings and presented in more than 70 state, national and international venues. Dr. Provident is trained and certified in Mindfulness,  Dementia Care and has facilitated multiple presentations on wellness, communication, and interventions for quality health care. 

She is a published author and mentor with a passion for assisting in the development of professionals.

COST:
LeadingAge Nebraska members:  $50
Non-members: $100

CONTINUING EDUCATION: 1 hour of continuing education from Nebraska DHHS Regulation and Licensure, Board of NHA has been approved for this webinar. Appropriate records will be maintained for other disciplines to receive credit from their credentialing organizations. No nursing contact hours will be offered for this webinar.

CANCELLATION POLICY: No cancellations will be accepted for this event. Substitutions are welcome. However, if state surveyors are in your community at the time of the event, your registration fees can be applied to a future LeadingAge Nebraska event.

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