RCFE – Group Living Course 1238 – Strategies for Fall Prevention (8 CEUs)
According to the CDC, more than 1 in 4 older adults report a fall each year. In 2021, 38,742 older adults aged 65 and older died due to falls. Don’t let your residents fall victim (pun intended) to this statistic! …
According to the CDC, more than 1 in 4 older adults report a fall each year. In 2021, 38,742 older adults aged 65 and older died due to falls. Don’t let your residents fall victim (pun intended) to this statistic! 4 MI CEUs | National Application
- 8 Sections
- 29 Lessons
- 15 Days
- 1 Introduction1
- 2 Chapter 1: Regulatory Framework and Administrator Responsibilities in California4
- 2.1Chapter 1: Section A – Overview of California Title 22 Requirements Related to Fall Prevention
- 2.2Chapter 1: Section B – Administrator Accountability and Duty of Care
- 2.3Chapter 1: Section C – Licensing, Documentation, and Incident Reporting Protocols
- 2.4Chapter 1: Section D – Risk Management and Regulatory Consequences of Non-Compliance
- 3 Chapter 2: Understanding Fall Risk in Elderly Group Living Environments4
- 4 Chapter 3: Assessment, Care Planning, and Service Plan Integration4
- 4.1Chapter 3: Section A – Incorporating Fall Risk into the Pre-Admission Process
- 4.2Chapter 3: Section B – Individualized Service Plans and Fall Prevention Strategies
- 4.3Chapter 3: Section C – Ongoing Reassessments and Change-of-Condition Procedures
- 4.4Chapter 3: Section D – Coordinating with Physicians, Home Health, and Hospice Providers
- 5 Chapter 4: Environmental Design and Safety Modifications in Group Living4
- 5.1Chapter 4: Section A – Lighting, Flooring, and Physical Plant Safety Standards
- 5.2Chapter 4: Section B – Bathroom and Bedroom Fall Prevention Strategies
- 5.3Chapter 4: Section C – Common Areas and Outdoor Space Risk Reduction
- 5.4Chapter 4: Section D – Emergency Preparedness and Safe Evacuation for Mobility-Impaired Residents
- 6 Chapter 5: Staffing, Supervision, and Training Requirements4
- 6.1Chapter 5: Section A – Staffing Patterns and Supervision Standards Under Title 22
- 6.2Chapter 5: Section B – Training Direct Care Staff on Fall Prevention Protocols
- 6.3Chapter 5: Section C – Monitoring Staff Performance and Accountability Systems
- 6.4Chapter 5: Section D – Building a Culture of Safety in Residential Settings
- 7 Chapter 6: Post-Fall Response, Documentation, and Quality Improvement4
- 7.1Chapter 6: Section A – Immediate Response Procedures After a Resident Fall
- 7.2Chapter 6: Section B – Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
- 7.3Chapter 6: Section C – Reporting Requirements to Community Care Licensing
- 7.4Chapter 6: Section D – Continuous Quality Improvement and Fall Tracking Systems
- 8 Chapter 7: Advanced Prevention Strategies and Resident-Centered Approaches4
- 8.1Chapter 7: Section A – Medication Management and Polypharmacy Considerations
- 8.2Chapter 7: Section B – Exercise, Mobility Programs, and Strength-Building Initiatives
- 8.3Chapter 7: Section C – Resident and Family Education on Fall Prevention
- 8.4Chapter 7: Section D – Ethical Considerations: Balancing Resident Rights and Safety
Better Coordination. Safer Care.
Connect the Moving Parts of Resident Healthcare
Medical coordination is more than scheduling appointments. It requires accurate information, careful observation, timely follow-up, effective documentation, and clear communication among residents, staff, families, guardians, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals.
Understand the Setting
Explore the responsibilities, communication pathways, and operational needs that shape effective coordination in a group home.
Build Healthcare Partnerships
Strengthen collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, case managers, guardians, and other professionals.
Monitor Resident Needs
Learn how to recognize changes, gather relevant information, document observations, and report concerns through the appropriate channels.
Coordinate Prescriptions
Support organized prescription tracking, medication education, refill coordination, and communication about medication concerns.
Course Outcomes
What Participants Will Learn
" Participants will develop a practical framework for keeping medical information organized, supporting continuity of care, and helping the group home team respond consistently to resident needs.
Five Focused Chapters
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Group Home Coordination
Understanding the group home environment and the coordinator’s key responsibilities.
Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals
Building effective partnerships and navigating healthcare systems.
Understanding Resident Needs
Getting to know each resident and monitoring meaningful health changes.
Prescription Management
Tracking medications and providing appropriate resident education.
Enhancing Internal Communication
Creating effective care plans and conducting productive team meetings.
Who Should Take This Course?
Designed for professionals responsible for coordinating, documenting, supervising, or supporting healthcare services in residential settings.
Make Coordination a Strength of Your Group Home
Develop a more organized, responsive, and person-centered approach to internal care and medical coordination.
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