Most hospitals have always had some type of patient fall prevention program, yet few have had effective, patient-centric programs that encompass injury free outcomes on a consistent basis.

Derived from 20 years of research, the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model®, is an evidenced based tool for identification of patients at risk for falls. The AHI Fall Prevention Program will help your organization meet JACHO goals and Magnet standards. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ( CMS) may soon add falls to the list of events that should not occur in hospitals –“Never Events”

The AHI fall prevention program contains three unique components:

1. Licensure of the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model® for use in your patient health record

2. The CE approved comprehensive computer-based education in three media formats; Cd- Rom, Client-server, and internet applications.

3. A comprehensive Resource Guide, to help you develop a successful fall prevention program for your healthcare organization

Improve your patient’s safety while promoting sensible resource management through a time-saving and engaging educational program: A Vital Sign For Safety©2007.

Clinicians will gain competency with the identification of evidenced based risk factors and their root causes that enable staff to develop effective preventative fall interventions…with precision in real time.