Don’t Fall for It: Tips for Trips

OVERVIEW

This course provides an in-depth overview of fall risks in older adults, emphasizing the serious physical, functional, and quality of life consequences of falls. It outlines a comprehensive, proactive falls management program that includes assessment, prevention strategies, staff training, environmental safety, and data analysis. The presentation highlights how falls are multifactorial – stemming from intrinsic, extrinsic, cognitive, medical, and situational factors – and stresses the importance of individualized interventions. It also details the importance of root cause analysis, such as the “5 Whys”, to address recurrent fall events. Finally, it reinforces that effective fall prevention requires an interdisciplinary team approach, consistent monitoring, and use of established tools and evidence-based resources.

Learning Objectives

• Define adverse consequences of falls.
• Identify key components of a falls program.
• Recognize how to use nursing assessments to assist with prevention of falls utilizing a falls protocol.
• Describe how a root cause analysis is key to assisting with falls management.
• Delineate interdisciplinary team interventions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Providers across the senior care continuum—from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing, life plan communities, home health, and community-based services.  This program is designed for  administrators, nurses, and and all leadership.

CE’s: Earn 1 CE

DATE

June 10,  2026

TIME

10:30 am-11:30 am CST

LOCATION

Online.

Virtual Link: Class Material and Zoom link will be sent two days prior

FACULTY

Jen Callahan, MSP CCC-SLP, RAC-CT is the Director of Clinical & Reimbursement with Functional Pathways and an SLP by background.  She received her masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Caroline in 2000 and has over 23 years’ experience in providing care and therapeutic services, as well as developing programs, education, and training materials around providing care for the aging population. She has held various operational and clinical positions, is RAC certified, been a speaker at several state and national level conferences and has extensive experience along the post-acute care continuum.  

Dani Beveridge, PT CEEAA RAC-CT PAC Certified Trainer and Coach is a Clinical and Program Specialist at Functional Pathways and is part of a leadership team that drives innovation and excellence in therapy services nationwide. Danielle’s role involves working closely with clients to ensure their needs are met and goals are reached through strong relationships and industry-leading clinical and financial outcomes. Her work is part of a broader commitment to providing legendary customer support and a culture of care for patients, staff, and clients.  

FEES

Provider and Business Members: Free
Non-members: $99

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