CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in partnership with a person, their family, carers or others identified by the person to recognise and report the risk of falls.

This Learner Guide describes how to consult with the person to ascertain lifestyle, health, physical and environmental factors that may increase their risk of falls. The material then explains how to report the risk of falls to your supervisor or health professional while maintaining the privacy and dignity of the person.

The learning content builds knowledge and understanding by using:
• Step-by-step instructions on identifying risks that increase the risk of falls
• Straightforward explanations of how to report fall risks according to organisational policy and procedures
• Learning Checkpoints at the end of each topic to build knowledge of the psychology and physiological effects falls can have on people and their family or carers
• A range of examples and case studies that illustrate how to maintain the privacy and dignity of the person while recognising and reporting their risk of falls

Learner guides

• Product Code: CTAGE007
• ISBN: 978-1-76123-140-7

Support resources

• Product Code: CTAGE007SP
• ISBN: 978-1-76123-142-1