Falls and People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (Tideiksaar)

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Falls and People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities CD
By Rein Tideiksaar, Ph.D.

Improved fall prevention and safety practices are vital for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This comprehensive CD-ROM addresses the unique risks posed by this population and provides detailed information about implementing a successful falls management program.

Based on the work of experienced falls specialist Rein Tideiksaar, president of FallPrevent, this invaluable training tool includes

a PowerPoint® presentation for staff training
fall prevention program guidelines and protocols
a fall risk screening tool
a post-fall assessment tool
educational handouts for families and staff
and more

All the easy-to-use forms and guidelines are included on the CD-ROM in printable PDF format.

An essential resource for OTs, clinicians, and the staff of day programs, state agencies, and group homes, this training tool will help professionals reduce the incidence of falls and improve the quality of life for adults with disabilities.

See the other titles in the Essential Falls Management Series published by Health Professions Press

Falls and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities CD

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ISBN 978-1-932529-18-0
CD-ROM / Operating systems: Windows 95 and up; Mac OS 8.6 and up / 2007 / $85.00
Stock# 29180

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Introduction

Falls in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

PowerPoint Training Presentation

Reducing the Risk of Falling in Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

PDF Documents

Understanding Fall Risk
Fall Prevention Guidelines
Fall Prevention Protocol
Fall Prevention Policy
Fall Risk and Intervention Screening Tool
Post-Fall Assessment
Canes, Walkers, and Wheelchairs
Environmental Precautions
Fall Prevention Poster
Family Education Handout
Components of a Successful Fall Prevention Program