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PREV-Preventative Medicine

GERI-Geriatrics

Effective Fall Prevention Strategies in Clinical Practice

Saturday, May 17, 2025

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: Colorado Convention Center, Room 207

CE: 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

Lynne O'Mara, MBA, PA-C

Clinical Program Manager, Center for Geriatric Surgery; Senior Administrator of Inpatient Operations, Office of the COO
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Wakefield, MA, United States
Theodore Johnson, II, MD, MPH (he/him/his)

Chair, Family and Preventive Medicine
Emory School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA, United States
Elizabeth M. Goldberg, MD ScM (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO, United States

This session will provide healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of effective fall prevention strategies. It will cover the epidemiology and impact of falls, review evidence-based guidelines, and discuss practical ways to integrate fall prevention into clinical workflows. Attendees will also learn about community programs that support fall prevention and how to incorporate these resources into patient care.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:

Describe the epidemiology and impact of falls on patient health and healthcare systems
Implement evidence-based guidelines and assessment tools for fall prevention in clinical practice
Modify clinical workflows to integrate fall prevention strategies
Recall how to connect patients with community programs to support fall prevention efforts