Fall and Injury Reduction

Educational resources and current evidence supporting best practice in falls prevention and intervention.

About

This resource guide supports health care providers to:

  • Reduce the rate of falls, fall-related injuries, and fall-related deaths
  • Encourage patient independence, safe mobilization, freedom of movement, and autonomy in decision making 
  • Foster interdisciplinary approaches to imitating preventative/safety interventions

Education Sessions

Nova Scotia Health is adopting a new Fall and Injury Reduction policy. A series of virtual education sessions about the new policy will take place over the next few months. 

Please note: All sessions will take place via Microsoft Teams. 

Fall and Injury Reduction Policy Education Sessions
Session Care Setting Date Time
Fall and Injury Reduction for All Employees: Reviewing the 2022 Accreditation requirements and Universal Fall Precautions applicable to the setting All Staff May 18, 2022 13:00-14:00
Falls-related Harm Reduction & Policy and Procedure Updates (includes UFP) Inpatient May 19, 2022 14:30-15:30
Falls Prevention and Injury Reduction for Community  Community May 26, 2022 10:00-11:00
Fall and Injury Prevention in Ambulatory Care Settings & Policy and Procedure Updates (includes UFP) Ambulatory May 25, 2022 10:00-10:30
Falls-related Harm Reduction & Policy and Procedure Updates (includes UFP) Inpatient June 15, 2022 10:00-11:00
Falls Prevention and Injury Reduction for Community  Community June 8, 2022 10:00-11:00
Fall and Injury Reduction for All Employees: Reviewing the 2022 Accreditation requirements and Universal Fall Precautions applicable to the setting All Staff June 9, 2022 14:00-15:00
Falls Prevention and Injury Reduction for Community  Community June 23, 2022 10:00-11:00

Assessment Tools and Procedures

Assessment Tools Education

Please consult with your manager/supervisor to determine assessment tools for your unit.

Ordering Supplies

Fall Risk Stickers and Posters

Use the print requisition forms below to order stickers and posters with the fall risk logo.  

Use the following print codes: PrinA1030 (stickers), PrinA1038 (small posters)