Continuing Education Sessions

Session 8 | Only Leaves Should Fall: Evidence Based Fall Prevention

Day: Monday, July 14
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Type/Topic: Clinical/Person-Centered Care Practices
Room Location: Windemere W

Session Summary

Evidence-based fall prevention interventions are effective at decreasing falls and fall-related injuries among older adults. This session will review the evidence of various fall prevention systems implemented through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Nurses Association (ANA) and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Specific examples of innovative evidence-based fall prevention strategies will be discussed.

Presenters

Karen Lerner

Clinical Vice President | Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

About the Presenter

Karen is an RN, wound care, long term care & rehab specialist with more than 40 years experience. She has extensive experience as a public speaker, educating clinicians & the post-acute community on a variety of topics. She began her career as a Critical Care Clinical Specialist in major teaching hospitals from Florida to NJ. Since 2013, Karen has worked as the Clinical VP for Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare.