Upright® Computer-based Education

The CE-approved online computer-based education is designed to provide important knowledge transfer through an adult learner format that is both interactive and informative. In the computer-based program, clinicians learn about the 8 risk factors as well as interventional strategies matched to each risk factor to accurately assess fall risk, and how to intervene with strategies aligned with the specific needs of the individual patient. Basic, core, and advanced content is organized in easy-to-follow paths, assuring compliance and improved patient safety. You are able to train your clinicians and Allied Health Professionals with unlimited open access from work or home.

Education Program Overview

Introduction
Fall Facts/Overview
Types of Falls
The Hendrich II Fall Risk Model (H2Model) Aligned Nursing Interventions for the 8 Risk Factors
Elements of a Fall Prevention Program
When a Patient Falls
Legal Implications of Falls
Use of Restraints to Prevent Falls
Interventions for Specialty Areas
Reference, Special Sections
Competency Assessment
Advanced Resources

Learning Objectives

Correctly utilize the H2Model with patients.
Be able to state the assessment parameters within the H2Model.
Effectively and efficiently identify high risk fall patients.

Course Objectives

NURSES

Upon completion of the course, the user should be able to:

Describe the risk factors for patient falls.
Discuss how to use the H2Model in patient care.
Describe the appropriate care of the patient who has fallen.
Develop a plan of care for the patient at risk for falls.
Describe the legal implications of falls.

ASSISTIVE PERSONNEL

Upon completion of this course, the user should be able to:

Describe the risk factors for patient falls.
Discuss how to use the H2Model.
Describe the appropriate care of the patient who has fallen.
Describe how to participate in a plan of care for the patient at risk for falls.
Discuss the legal implications of falls.