2006 Senior Falls Prevention Needs Assessment Survey Results

Survey Respondents

Respondents

Survey Respondents

Falls Prevention Strategies Utilized

Fall Prevention Policies Intake procedures that include falls risk assessment Staff training Hospital safety policies Staff safety procedures Hospitals Home care agencies Adult day care Care facilities

Many at Risk

Common Consequences of Falls

Top Most Valuable Services for Providers Client-focused Education and Awareness Balance and Mobility Training Multi-factorial Risk Assessment Home Safety Assessments Gait & Balance Assessments Provider Education & Awareness Fall prevention counseling to address risk factors

Likely to be Utilized by Seniors

Least Available Services Reporting Unsafe Conditions Home Mitigation Senior Education & Awareness Home Safety Assessments Fall Reporting & Referral Fall Prevention Counseling Follow-up/Case Management Multi-factorial Risk Assessment Balance & Mobility Training Gait & Balance Assessments (Most services were seen as only somewhat available; many did not know if services were available.)

Critical Programs & Services