Slips, Trips, And Falls In Healthcare Environments

It’s common for people to slip on ice or trip on carpeting and continue walking as if nothing happened. Unfortunately, in contrast, workplace slips, trips, and falls are serious and contribute to a notable rate of disabling work injuries and fatalities.

Fortunately, as this course illustrates, trips, slips, and falls in the healthcare facilities are preventable. Opening by teaching employees the significance and meaning of the center of gravity, this course shows learners how to maintain their balance while performing their work-related activities. This awareness engages workers to fully understand how slips, trips and falls happen and what they can and should do to stay on their feet and remain injury-free. Course topics include walking surfaces, housekeeping, footwear and how to fall properly.

Present this course so your team knows the equipment, apparel, and safe practices to use every day to prevent, mitigate, and avoid slips, trips, and falls at your healthcare facility.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Healthcare environment employees at all levels

• Introduction
• Center Of Gravity And Maintaining Balance
• Slips, Trips And Falls
• Walking Surfaces
• Housekeeping And Maintenance
• Footwear
• How To Fall "Properly" And First Aid
• Conclusion

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