Reducing Harm from Falls

Moving to an integrated whole of system approach

AFFINITY Workshop 31 Oct 2018

Sandy Blake and Carmela Petagna

National Clinical Lead and Senior Portfolio Manager

The initial call to action - the burning platform

Spread – national campaign • Falls a focus for two patient

safety ‘open for better care’ campaigns

• Placed a spotlight on the problem of falls

• Promoted strategies to address the problem

Building a community of practice

• Leadership from an expert advisory group

• Reinforced by clinical leader visits/availability

• Endorsed by local/international experts

• Owned by professional groups such as DoNs

• Implemented by local clinical leaders

• Adapted by those caring for older persons

Building national service lead agencies - ACC

FLS & In home

Strength &

Balance

Group Strength

and Balance

86% of population

80% of local health systems

96% of population

95% of local health systems

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