oiprc injury prevention forum march 3, 2010. mississauga falls prevention initiative funded...
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OIPRC Injury Prevention Forum March 3, 2010
Mississauga Falls Prevention Initiative Funded projects Lessons learned Recommendations
Peel, Halton, & Toronto Public Health Mississauga Halton LHIN Credit Valley Hospital Trillium Health Centre Halton Health Care Services MH CCAC Supportive Housing Long Term Care Private sector
Worked together for a year to develop a framework for falls prevention in Mississauga Halton and a companion resource guide.
Purpose of the framework is to guide,
inform and connect efforts across an integrated continuum of services.
Provides a consistent reference point Documents a common commitment Guides efforts for collaboration – all sectors Comprehensive Client focus Evidence – universal best practice E’s of
injury prevention
Goal: Reduce falls and falls related injuries in older adults.
Reduce the rate of emergency department visits, hospitalizations and long term care admissions among seniors in the Mississauga Halton LHIN.
Enhancement of Hospital Falls Prevention Clinic – Credit Valley Hospital
Falls Clinics at Halton Healthcare and Trillium Health Centre.
Home Support Exercise Program Stand – Up program Mississauga Halton Falls Prevention
Coordinator role.
Credit Valley Clinic became the model for the others
A lot of work went into documentation of program and processes
Lessons learned◦ Systems, skills and capacity for expected
outcomes may not be in place.◦ Program improvements are ongoing.◦ LHIN expectations and reporting
10 simple exercises for frail seniors Funding was to implement via personal
support workers◦ CCAC clients & one supportive housing agency
Lessons learned Don’t put all your eggs in 2 baskets It takes a long time for uptake in these
environments Engage others who work with Seniors
Community based initiative Plan was to implement with parks and
recreation.
Lessons learned Make sure your partners can implement Find out what they need to contribute to
falls prevention. Be flexible and advocate for changes
Admin & direct support to funded projects Chair – Steering Committee Resource Knowledge broker Identify new opportunities Monitor & report on budget Track indicators for the LHIN Provide evaluation support
Applied for funding for a full time coordinator
Evaluation framework Implementation of falls risk screening in
LHIN agencies Communication mechanism to keep
management informed
Connect with all who service seniors Ask for participation Show them how they can participate Connect the dots for everyone – and do it
often Share what you know Don’t waste time trying to engage those
who are not interested. Be flexible
