CEimpact Podcast

Fall Prevention Tips for Pharmacy Practice


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Falls are a leading cause of injury and death in older adults, and pharmacists are in a key position to help prevent them. This episode highlights how to identify medication risks, share practical prevention strategies, and connect patients with trusted tools and resources. Tune in to learn how you can make a meaningful impact in reducing falls in your community. 

HOST
Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD
VP, Education
CEimpact

GUEST
Kristin Meyer PharmD, BCGP, FASCP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Joshua Davis Kinsey and Kristin Meyer have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

RESOURCES

  • National Council on Aging (NCOA) Falls Prevention
  • NCOA Falls Prevention Awareness Week
  • NCOA Falls Free CheckUp®
  • CDC STEADI


CPE REDEMPTION
This course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation:

  • If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit
  • To purchase this episode and claim your CPE credit, click here.


CPE INFORMATION
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Identify common medication classes and household hazards associated with increased fall risk in older adults.
2. Describe the pharmacist's role in fall prevention through medication review, patient education, and community engagement.

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-25-269-H05-P
Initial release date: 9/8/2025
Expiration date: 9/8/2026
Additional CPE details can be found here.

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