Program #871 • Available Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ through Friday, May 27, 2011

Preventing Falls in Older Hospitalized Adults: Six Steps to Lower Liability and Reduce Nonreimbursed Costs

 

Program Description

Patient falls continue to remain the largest single category of reported incidents in hospitals, making fall prevention a vital National Patient Safety Goal from The Joint Commission. As many as 10% of older adults fall during an acute care impatient stay. While the acute care environment itself contributes to falls in older persons, manifestations of acute illness, polypharmacy, and medication side effects are also risk factors in the acute care setting. The injuries as a result of falls in older people are a significant source of disability and will no longer be compensated for treating certain preventable conditions acquired during patients stays, including injuries from falls. In this video, Dr. Steve C. Castle outlines the necessary steps and recommendations for improving fall prevention in the acute care setting and for exceeding compliance requirements.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

This activity is designed for geriatric specialists, primary care physicians, emergency medicine physicians, hospitalists, and other hospital-based healthcare personnel.

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1 Prescribed credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 1 hour of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.