Fall Risk & Prevention: A Pharmacist's Perspective

  • 10 Aug 2023
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 6

Registration

  • Are Members of Arizona LeadingAge
  • Are Members of Arizona LeadingAge that purchased the Arizona LeadingAge Fall Prevention & Recovery Training Program during the first 60 days
  • Are a Non-Member of Arizona LeadingAge that purchased the Arizona LeadingAge Fall Prevention & Recovery Training Program during the first 60 days.

Registration is closed


- Fall Prevention & Recovery -

Fall Risk & Prevention:

A Pharmacist's Perspective

August 10, 2023

9:00am

IN-PERSON:

8611 N 67th Ave

Glendale, AZ 85302

3 NCIA CEUs Available

Members: $69

Non-Member: $99


ABOUT THE WEBINAR:

Join Arizona LeadingAge and Saliba’s Pharmacy for this informative medication refresher course. This course discusses fall risk and prevention for healthcare professionals. This course addresses incidence/frequency of falls in the United States, social, environmental, and medical risk factors that increase the likelihood of falls, and identify medical conditions and medications that can increase risk of falls. We’ll discuss measures that can be implemented in all settings that can be taken to help prevent falls
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LEARNINING OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this session, the individual will be able:

  • Identify fall risk inducing drugs
  • Understand the impact of fall risk inducing drugs on a resident
  • Application of a fall risk checklist and fall prevention techniques

COURSE CONTENT

  • Statistics on Falls & Medical Conditions that Increase Fall Risk
  • Fall Risk Inducing Drugs
  • Fall Risk Checklist
  • Fall Prevention
  • Closing Comments/Q&A

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Administrators,
  • Assisted Living Managers,
  • Director of Nursing,
  • Nurse Leaders,
  • Caregivers

MEET THE PRESENTER

  • Nathan Crapo, PharmD, BCGP, Geriatric Pharmacist, Saliba's Extended Care Pharmacy

    CONTINUING EDUCATION

    • 3 NCIA CEUs

    PRICING

        • Arizona LeadingAge Members: $69
        • Non-Members: $99

      CANCELLATIONS & NO-SHOWS

      • Registrations are fully transferable. Transfers must be submitted via email Kelsie Lane no later than 48 hours prior to the Webinar.
      • A full refund will be given to all cancellations received 10 or more business days prior to the program.
      • A $25 administrative fee will be charged to all cancellations received six to nine business days prior to the program.
      • No refunds will be given to cancellations received five or fewer business days prior to the program.
      • Arizona LeadingAge reserves the right to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment in which case pre-registered participants will be notified and full refunds provided.
      • No-shows will be billed. No refunds for failure to log-in at the time of the event.

      Further information will be sent to those Registered.

      (Email klane@leadingageaz.org if you need help with registration)

      In partnership with Saliba's Extended Care Pharmacy



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