Webinars

COVID-19 Community Corps – May 22, 2021

 

REGISTER FOR THIS CAN’T-MISS EXPO!

The event kicks off Thursday, June 17, at 10:30am ET.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

  • Earn up to 3 free CE credits by attending informative webinars led by national industry experts
  • Find out about the latest products and industry trends at sponsor booths
  • Network live with other industry attendees
  • Attend from anywhere – no travel required!

Session 3: 2:00 PM ET

Understanding and reducing falls in senior living communities

Sponsored by: Omnicare

This accredited program is designed to help you better understand fall prevention in the long-term care setting. This session will outline negative impacts that falls can have on older adults, identify both intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors, review common medications that increase risk, highlight CDC’s STEADI initiative, and address fall prevention plans. This program will also walk through different case studies to reinforce how these practices can be applied to help reduce unnecessary falls.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Understand the negative impact falls can have on older adults
  • Recognize common risk factors for falls
  • Identify ways to potentially reduce fall risk

Speaker:

Melissa J. McGuire, PharmD

Clinical Manager

Omnicare, a CVS Health company

INTERESTED IN EARNING CE CREDITS?

Continuing education credits are issued through NAB (National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards). You can access additional information in these Frequently Asked Questions