Environment-first prevention

Turn small fixes into big wins. Use ready-to-print RCFE safety checklists to tackle lighting, cords, flooring, grab bars, and furniture layout—plus daily walk-through routines that actually stick.

Lack of Safety Awareness

Reduce nighttime and wandering risks with cues, predictable routines, calm communication, and team consistency. Balance supervision with dignity so residents stay engaged and independent.

Team Communication & Documentation

Know what to observe, what to write, and who to tell. Improve shift handoffs, post-fall debriefs, and near-miss tracking to meet Title 22 expectations and prevent repeat events.

About the course

Falls are the leading cause of preventable injury in senior living—and most can be avoided with the right systems. This practical, RCFE-focused course translates the science into everyday actions you can use immediately across resident rooms, hallways, bathrooms, and outdoor areas. You’ll learn how to spot risks early, run quick environmental walk-throughs, support residents with dementia, and communicate clearly after near-misses or incidents. We connect each practice to California Title 22 so your team stays compliant while improving safety and confidence. Designed for administrators, the course includes checklists, behavior/observation tools, case examples, and culture-building tips—everything you need to lower falls, reduce 911 calls, and strengthen family trust.

Dr. Anita Semple, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP

Founder & Lead Educator, SapphireBlue CEU & Consulting With over 30 years of hands-on experience in senior care, healthcare operations, and clinical nursing, Dr. Anita Semple brings unmatched expertise to continuing education for residential care professionals in California. She is a board-certified, doctorate-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) who has worked across nearly every care setting—including hospitals, home health, skilled nursing, adult residential care, and assisted living. As a former administrator and owner of a 72-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Semple understands not only the clinical demands but also the operational and regulatory challenges administrators and staff face daily. She has also served as the administrator of a large Visiting Nurse Association, gaining insight into home health compliance and management. Today, she continues practicing as a nurse practitioner, providing direct care to adult and geriatric patients in assisted living, board and care homes, and skilled nursing facilities. Her continuing education courses are built on real-world insight, evidence-based best practices, and deep respect for the professionals working in residential and long-term care. Every course is designed to be practical, compliant with California Title 22 regulations, and truly supportive of the learners who keep our most vulnerable populations safe and well.

Curriculum

5 Chapters · 20 Lessons

  1. 1

    Section 1: Foundations of Fall Prevention: Risk, Impact, and Regulatory Context

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      Course Overview

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      Introduction to Fall Prevention in Residential Care

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      Section 1 Quiz

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      From Risk to Resilience: Study Guide

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    Section 2: Identifying and Responding to Fall Risks in Daily Care

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      Being Proactive in Identifying Risk Factors for Falls

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      Fall Risk Assessment

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      Section 2 Quiz

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    Section 3: Fall Prevention Systems: Implementation, Documentation, and Oversight

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      Creating a Safe Environment

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      Fall Prevention and Post Fall Actions

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      Section 3 Quiz

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    Wrap up: Feedback and Final Exam

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      Course Completion and Next Steps

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      Course Feedback

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      Final Exam

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    References and Resources

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      Link to STEADY by the CDC Home Safety Checklist

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      Change of Condition Log

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      One Week Behavioral and Mobility Log

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      Indoor Safety Walkthrough Checklist

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      Resident Apartment / Kitchen Safety Checklist (Optional for those that have apartment style facilities)

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      Post Fall Response Checklist

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      REFERENCE LIST

Make “fall-safe” your facility’s daily habit. Enroll now.

Falls aren’t “accidents”—almost all of them are predictable and preventable. This hands-on course gives your whole team simple, evidence-based routines to spot hazards early, adapt environments, support residents with dementia, and document correctly under Title 22. Reduce injuries and 911 calls, cut liability, and protect resident dignity—room by room, shift by shift.

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