New Homecare Falls Pathway Webinar
July 13 @ 14:00 - 16:00
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2 hour webinar via Virtual Classroom
New Homecare Falls Pathway Webinar
When a person has fallen:
• Do you/your staff know when to call 999, when to contact Avoidance of Admission Services, or when it is safe to assist the person up from the floor?
• Do you/your staff know how to safely support a person to get up after a fall?
It is extremely important that Emergency Services (999) are only contacted when necessary. Calling 999 inappropriately can place additional pressure on an already overburdened service, potentially delaying response times for life-threatening emergencies. It is also important to recognise that not everyone requires – or wishes – to be admitted to hospital following a fall.
This webinar has been developed to support homecare providers in understanding local guidance and best practice for managing falls in a person’s own home. It will provide practical advice on responding to falls, reducing associated risks, and supporting individuals in a safe and person-centred way.
The session will introduce the Hertfordshire Management of a Person who has Fallen in Homecare Pathway, a new local pathway designed to guide decision-making following a fall. It will also highlight the wide range of services, resources and support now available to providers, including how and when to access Avoidance of Admission Services in your area.
Sign up to build confidence in:
• Making appropriate decisions following a fall
• Using local services effectively
• Safely supporting individuals to get up from the floor
• Embedding best practice aligned to local guidance within your service
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand the key principles of the Hertfordshire Management of a Person who has Fallen in Home Care Pathway
• Identify when it is appropriate to call 999, access Avoidance of Admission Services, or safely manage a fall within the home environment
• Describe best practice approaches to supporting a person following a fall, in line with local guidance
• Recognise the importance of reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting person-centred decision making
• Navigate and access the range of local services, resources and support available to homecare providers following a fall
