Guide to Hip Protectors

Part of a comprehensive training series, this CD-ROM focuses on hip protectors and how they can prevent often debilitating fractures resulting from falls in older people. It is a useful tool for improving falls prevention and patient safety in long-term care settings, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.

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Part of a comprehensive training series, this CD-ROM focuses on hip protectors and how they can prevent often debilitating fractures resulting from falls in older people. Based on the work of experienced gerontologist Rein Tideiksaar, the CD-ROM contains a PowerPoint presentation for effective staff training. Also included are hip protector guidelines, adherence tips, audit procedures, patient consent forms, and a list of product suppliers in Microsoft Word and PDF formats. It is an effective tool for improving falls prevention and patient safety in long-term care settings, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.