Purpose
The purpose of the Falls Injury Prevention Collaborative (FIPC) is to:
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create and utilise a network of professionals who have a role or primary interest in falls prevention across the health continuum in Queensland
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provide a forum to plan, discuss and support falls injury prevention initiatives, strategies, research and policy across Queensland Health facilities, other healthcare facilities and the wider community
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conduct specific bodies of work within the area of falls injury prevention, in alignment with Queensland Health Falls Injury Prevention Program priorities
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value-add to the core business of falls prevention by extending the existing body of knowledge and trialling new and innovative solutions.
The goals of the FIPC are to:
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contribute towards the overall reduction in the incidence of preventable falls injuries among older people across Queensland
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facilitate consultation, cooperation and liaison between services, facilities and all key stakeholders
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promote a consistent, sustainable and evidence-based model for falls prevention and management across Queensland
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identify key priorities for falls prevention in Queensland and develop strategies for implementation through working groups
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promote and support research activities in relation to falls injury prevention
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review and analyse Queensland falls data, in order to benchmark performance against relevant standards, inform decision-making, and contribute to the improvement of falls related incident reporting and data systems
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support activities that help increase public awareness about the risk factors and consequences of falls.
2007-2008 FIPC Priorities and objectives
In 2007-2008, the priorities and objectives of the FIPC are to:
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develop reporting indicators for falls and to modify reports available to clinicians
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initiate and support research into falls prevention and the role of environmental factors
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further develop falls prevention resources for use across the continuum and provide opportunities for further education
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implement service development initiatives, including:
- Specialist Falls Prevention Resource Officers at the Queensland Health Service Districts level
- Falls Clinics (community and outpatient)
- statewide cross continuum approaches where appropriate (including primary prevention programs).
The FIPC's Terms of Reference provide further details regarding purpose and membership.
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Structure and composition
The activities of the FIPC are directed by the Steering Committee chaired by Dr. Paul Varghese (Director of Geriatric Medicine, Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital). The Steering Committee membership is drawn from the broader collaborative and fulfils a leadership role.
Minutes of steering committee meetings are available for the general public.
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Working groups
The FIPC achieves its priorities and objectives through the activities of its working groups. Membership of working groups is drawn from the Falls Injury Prevention Collaborative, through expressions of interest to the chair of the respective working group.
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