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Mobility Risks and Falls: Communication for Improved Outcomes
View: Mobility Risks and Falls: Communication for Improved OutcomesThe GEDC Skills Fair – Falls & Mobility Module 4 In this module, we will explore normal age-related changes to communication and strategies for addressing communication barriers in the ED. We will look at how clinician-to-patient communication can impact patient perception and outcomes and introduce strategies for improving clinician-to-patient communication in the ED. We will…
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Mobility Risks and Falls: Interventions for Falls Prevention
View: Mobility Risks and Falls: Interventions for Falls PreventionThe GEDC Skills Fair – Falls & Mobility Module 3 Every shift we will see an older adult who has fallen, and in an ideal situation, we can have these patients assessed by PT and OT while they are in the Emergency Department. But in many cases, these resources are not readily available – especially…
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Mobility Risks and Falls: Making the Case
View: Mobility Risks and Falls: Making the CaseThe GEDC Skills Fair – Falls & Mobility Module 5 In this course, we will explore the value of incorporating physical therapy in the ED. We will discuss the costs associated with caring for fall-related injuries and the benefits of building a falls protocol, and early PT consult. We will help you better understand the…
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Mobility Risks and Falls: The Gravity of Mobility Risks and Falls
View: Mobility Risks and Falls: The Gravity of Mobility Risks and FallsThe GEDC Skills Fair – Falls & Mobility Module 1 Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older adults. In this module, you will learn about the morbidity and mortality associated with falls, how normal changes in aging predispose a person to fall, and common clinical challenges in assessing an older adult…