Lorraine Poulos

Check out: Australian and NZ Falls Prevention Society (ANZFPS) www.anzfallsprevention.org/resources Care worker - What should I phone my co-ordinator about? Medical conditions and problems that may contribute to falls risk Physiotherapist assessment / advice and aids manual handling requirements Mobility assessment (Barthel Index) Environmental adaptations Exercise routines Outdoor support needs Medication changes Co-ordinator - What should be documented on the care plan for the consumer and direct care worker? Consumer - What should I be aware of and report to the worker or co-ordinator? Are my goals clearly defined in the care plan? Feeling less confident when walking Feeling breathless, in pain or tired Episodes of dizziness Increased falls or changed balance Increased pain, bruising or skin tears Signs of increased breathlessness Mobility Changes