What You’ll Learn

• Describe the definition of a "fall'
• Discuss falls and the factors/ causes that influence them.
• Understand the risks involved in falls, including their effects on service users and health and care workers.
• List the types of falls experienced by service users.
• Evaluate tall handling strategies in health care.
• Discuss methods and ways of mitigating the risks of falls at home, in the healthcare setting and in workplace environments.
• Describe methods used to assist individuals who have suffered a fall.