Group project

Program Assessment

The purpose of program assessing our program is to determine the most effective way to development a program that reduces the elderly chances of falling in a nursing home. The statement that “knowledge is power” is a true statement. This statement is true because, knowledge about fall prevention and proper procedure will not only better equip the nursing homes but, also help to ensure that the medical staff is aware of ways they can help to prevent these incidents from happening.

Collectively we have come together to determine that one way to ensure that the worker is held accountable is by having them take a certification test to make sure they properly know how to handle those certain situations. According to sage journals studies it shows that people who take test that requires memories help ensure the retention of the content is stored into the memory. For instance, if a student s constantly practicing over specific content in geography class, they are more likely to retain the information versus if they choose another route to try to retain the information. The purpose of the certification test to go step by step in each class to go in depth of information that the workers need to know about fall prevention. In these lectures they will also go into depth of ways to use the fall prevention equipment to not only prevent the falls but, also to make the process easier and successful for patient and trained medical personal. Once the test it taken and the trained medical personal pass it this will it easier and one step closer to implementing the fall prevention program.

Another aspect that was taken into consideration to ensure the success of our program is to take annual surveys. Surveys are important because, we will receive direct results on how affect that the program is working not only for the workers but also, for the patients. After the survey data is collected then from there it will be determined on a later date if the program is beneficial or ways that we can improve it.

References Henry L. Roediger, J. D. (2005). Test-Enhanced Learning. SAGE Journals, 1.