Care Skills and Competencies

Slips, Trips and Falls

The Slips, Trips, and Falls course is meticulously designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and strategies to prevent and manage falls within healthcare settings. Acknowledging the significant impact of falls on patient safety and healthcare outcomes, this course incorporates the latest UK healthcare guidelines and protocols. It offers a comprehensive overview of the common causes of slips, trips, and falls, risk assessment techniques, and effective prevention and response strategies.

Through interactive content and practical examples, participants will learn to create safer environments for both patients and staff, reducing the incidence of falls and contributing to the overall quality of care provided.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • 01

    Identify risk factors and common causes of slips, trips, and falls in healthcare settings.

  • 02

    Conduct effective risk assessments to identify and mitigate fall hazards.

  • 03

    Implement evidence-based strategies to prevent falls among patients and staff.

  • 04

    Respond appropriately to falls, minimising injury and facilitating prompt recovery.

  • 05

    Apply the latest UK healthcare guidelines to create and maintain safe environments.

Course Contents

  • Understanding Slips, Trips, and Falls
  • Causes and Risk Factors
  • High-risk areas in healthcare settings.
  • Cleaning and Housekeeping
  • Maintenance of Cleaning Equipment
  • Maintenance and Repairs
  • Legislation and Responsibilities
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Management
  • Risk Assessment and Management
  • Documentation and Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You will learn to identify and mitigate the risks of slips, trips, and falls, implement prevention strategies, and respond effectively to falls according to UK healthcare guidelines.

This course is fully compliant with the latest UK healthcare guidelines and protocols, ensuring you receive up-to-date and relevant training.

The course is delivered online through our Learning Management System, featuring a mix of interactive modules, video tutorials, and access to expert tutors for ongoing support.

Healthcare professionals, including nurses, care assistants, and facility managers, will benefit from this course. It enhances your professional development by providing you with essential skills to improve patient safety and prevent falls, a critical aspect of healthcare quality.

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