A geriatric trauma model of care that takes into account the unique physiological, physical, social, and functional differences between the old and young is essential to effective management of traumatic injuries, fall prevention, and safe transitions of care.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 10/5/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
Melissa Batchelor-Murphy discloses that she serves in a consultant role as the owner of MBM Consulting, LLC.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will differentiate physiologic changes present in older adults that predispose them to higher risk of trauma related adverse events; explore preventive, supportive, and restorative interventions to maximize post-trauma care; and prevent fall-related injury complications.