--- title: Interdisciplinary Fall Prevention for Geriatrics description: Interdisciplinary Fall Prevention for Geriatrics image: https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/JUNE2021%20TOTM%20SM%20graphic.png --- - [Blog](https://acplus.com/blog/all/) - [Contact Us](https://info.acplus.com/contact-us) [![Home](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/ACP_June2018/Images/logo.svg)](http://acplus.com) - [About](https://acplus.com/about/) - [Clinical Programs](https://acplus.com/clinical-programs/) - [Technology](https://acplus.com/technology/) - [Education](https://acplus.com/education/) # The Pulse # Interdisciplinary Fall Prevention for Geriatrics Posted by [ACP - Accelerated Care Plus](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp-accelerated-care-plus) on Jun 25, 2021 3:03:41 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![JUNE2021 TOTM SM graphic](https://blog.acplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JUNE2021%20TOTM%20SM%20graphic.png?width=1200&name=JUNE2021%20TOTM%20SM%20graphic.png) In a recent CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Moreland & Lee (2021) analyzed 2018 U.S. data which revealed individuals 65 and older had 2.4 million emergency department visits and more than 700,000 hospitalizations due to unintentional injuries. Greater than 90% of these injuries were related to falls. This shows the importance of an effective interdisciplinary fall prevention and balance program for the geriatric population. - The Therapy Outcomes in Post-Acute Care Settings (TOPS) study commissioned by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association showed that for all post-acute care settings, patients who received OT and PT were less likely to be readmitted to the hospital (AOTA & APTA, 2021). - Interdisciplinary team (IDT) post-fall huddle may reduce risk of repeated falls (Jones, et al., 2019). IDT Post-Fall Investigation/Huddle: - Involve resident whenever possible at the location of the fall. - Include an interdisciplinary gathering as soon as possible after the fall in order to: – Identify key acute/chronic symptoms and review past medical history. – Identify environmental elements. – Identify possible system causes. - Determine the difference compared to when resident performed same activity and did not fall. - Determine last resident assessment using purposeful rounding – 5 P’s of rounding (ACP, 2020): – Pain – Is your resident experiencing pain? – Personal Needs – Does your resident need assistance with personal care? – Position – Is your resident in a comfortable position? – Placement – Are all your resident’s essential items within easy reach? – Prevent Falls – Always provide person-centered care. IDT Implementation and Fall Prevention: - Evaluate quality of communication related to resident fall risks. - Evaluate resident and family knowledge of fall prevention and interventions. - Communicate results of family/resident conferences. - Collectively review, identify, and analyze trends in resident falls throughout the facility. - Review and revise policies and procedures; educate staff on new policies and procedures. ACP’s Interdisciplinary Fall Prevention & Balance Program: Targets residents with fall risk and can accelerate outcomes through evidence-based nursing and therapy education. The program also incorporates clinical pathways and innovative rehab technologies. ![June TOTM](https://blog.acplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/June%20TOTM.png?width=1402&name=June%20TOTM.png) References: Accelerated Care Plus (ACP) Corporation. (2020). The 5 P’s of Fall Prevention. MRK 0584 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). (2021). Therapy Outcomes in Post-Acute Care Settings (TOPS). https://www.apta.org/article/2021/04/05/apta-aota-joint-statement/tops-study-summary Jones, K. J., Crowe, J., Allen, J. A., Skinner, A. M., High, R., Kennel, V., & Reiter-Palmon, R. (2019). The impact of post-fall huddles on repeat fall rates and perceptions of safety culture: a quasi-experimental evaluation of a patient safety demonstration project. BMC health services research, 19(1), 650. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4453-y Moreland, B., & Lee, R. (2021). Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations for Selected Nonfatal Injuries Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years – United States, 2018. MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 70(18), 661–666. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7018a1 Topics: [Fall Prevention & Balance](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/fall-prevention-balance), [Clinical Tip](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/clinical-tip) ## Fall Prevention Learn more about how our Fall Prevention Program can help you help your patients get Better, Faster! 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