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This Friday from 1 to 3 pm EDT, CMS is supposed to hold a
live
satellite broadcast and webcast to examine the problem of falling among
nursing home residents. While the program is targeted to surveyors, it might be
useful to know what they are thinking. If you miss the Friday broadcast, you
have a year to watch it on-line through CMS' video-on-demand feature. You can
register for the broadcast at http://cms.internetstreaming.com/ --Caralyn
From
the agenda:
Goals
The
goal is to provide surveyors with a better understanding of the risks and
potential solutions related to falls among nursing home
residents.
Objectives
After viewing this
program, participants will be able to:
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Describe risk factors for falls.
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Describe the use of risk assessment tools to
identify fall risks.
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Describe the elements of a sound, multifactorial
fall prevention program.
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