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Part 1: Prepare to implement falls prevention strategies- Observation checklist Persons 1 and 2,
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A)
Review the falls risk assessment and individualised care plan.
Identify strategies you could implement within the scope of your role and responsibilities in the age care workplace.
B)
What are the physical factors of the older person’s history, assessments and other documentation that impact the risk of falls? in the aged care workplace
Part 2: Identify and implement falls risk strategies – Observation checklist
C)
Introduce yourself to the older person (and family member/support person if relevant) and gain their permission, cooperation and commitment to discussing falls prevention strategies by communicating in a way that is supportive, encouraging and respectful of their level of understanding, cultural background, needs and rights in the aged care workplace
D)
Interpret the outcomes and findings of the falls risk assessment and explain and clarify relevant information to the older person (and their family member/support person if relevant) in the aged care workplace
E)
Interpret the outcomes and findings of the falls risk assessment and explain and clarify relevant information to the older person (and their family member/support person if relevant) in the aged care workplace
F)
Encourage the contribution of any significant family members who will also support the older person’s falls risk strategies (if relevant) in the aged care workplace
G)
Explore lifestyle, health, and mobility factors with the older person, and identify the impact these have on risk in the aged care workplace
H)
Discuss with the older person (and their family member / support person if relevant) how to trial falls prevention strategies, measure their success and communicate this within the support team in the aged care workplace
I)
Work with the older person and their carers to safely implement strategies that are consistent with their needs, priorities and preferences and minimise their discomfort in the aged care workplace
J)
Identify any issues that were outside your scope of practice and refer these to the appropriate person/s in the aged care workplace
K)
Report, document and store all observations as per workplace policies and procedures in the aged care workplace
SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING
CHCAGE 002
Part 1: Prepare to implement falls prevention strategies- Observation checklist Persons 1 a
