Motivational Interviewing and Self-Management Support Techniques in Fall Prevention

Overview: 

This class will provide learners with knowledge of the concept of motivational interviewing and how it can be utilized in fall prevention.  Self-management support techniques will be discussed as a means to provide individuals at risk for falls with the knowledge and tools needed to proactively reduce the incidence of falling.

Objectives:

1. Understand the four principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI)
2. Describe the relationship between patient engagement and self-management support
3. Describe OARS in MI
4. Eliciting change talk through MI
5. Strategies for self-management support in fall prevention

Presenter: Jennifer Thiessen, RN, MSN, COC-C, Clinical Quality Partner, Avera@Home

Jennifer Thiessen is a Registered Nurse, with a background in Independent and Assisted Living management.

CE: NHA & SW

Registration:

Free webinar in collaboration with the South Dakota Fall Prevention Coalition.

Click here to register.