The Physio Co’s ‘Falls Fighter’ program improves resident safety through falls prevention in residential facilities. Falls Fighter provides staff education, raises awareness throughout the facility, increases the identification of falls risks, audits resi rooms and creates exercise programs. Assistance is also provided to track and analyse falls, to ensure outcomes are achieved.

Benefits of Falls Fighter for residents

• Fewer resi injuries
• Reduced pain and discomfort
• Improved quality of life, confidence and mobility

Benefits of Falls Fighter for facilities

• Decreased hospitalisation of resi’s
• Decrease the financial impact of falls
• Decreased number of falls
• Happier, more comfortable residents
• Reduced staff stress and increased morale

How it works

Falls Fighter is a comprehensive program, all totally managed by The Physio Co. It includes:

• Staff education enables care staff to better prevent falls through with constant monitoring and input. The Physio Co provides an education session covering falls risk factors, identification and prevention as well as facility-specific information to increase the awareness of staff.
• Falls Risk Identification identifies who is at high risk of falling. All residents are assessed, an action plan put in place and regular follow up reviews scheduled.
• Staff and family awareness is a vital part of falls prevention. Falls Fighter introduces strategies to improve awareness and reduce the risk of falls.
• Room and equipment audits identify risks in each resi’s room that may increase the risks of falling. Recommendations are then made to ensure maximum safety.
• Falls tracking and analysis. Falls tracking systems are used to collect information on the reasons that falls are occurring. Risk factors are identified and monitoring strategies put into place.
• Exercise classes build awareness, fitness and strength to help prevent falls.

Getting started

For more information or to discuss your individual needs, please contact Michael Carney at The Physio Co on 1300 797 793 or send an enquiry here.