College of Allied Health Professions

Our People
- Career Exploration Overview
- - Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences
    Includes Cardiovascular Interventional Technology, Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiation Therapy, and Radiography
  - Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
    Includes Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
  - Medical Sciences
    Includes Clinical Perfusion, Diagnostic Cytology, Genetic Counseling, Medical Nutrition, Physician Assistant, and Respiratory Care.
  - Allied Health Professions Education, Research, & Practice
    Includes graduate programs for practicing health care professionals as well as interprofessional non-degree coursework and distance education programs.
- Academics Overview
- Our Programs
  Learn about our academic programs and how to apply.
- Costs
  The cost of your education is an investment in your future as a healthcare professional.
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
  Tuition Assistance is Available for both Residents and Non-Residents of Nebraska.
- Mission and Purpose
  Through our education programs, research, clinical care, and community outreach the CAHP transforms lives to create a healthy future for individuals and communities.
- Academic Calendar
  The UNMC catalog lists dates and events by academic year.
- Student & Graduate Outcomes
  We are proud of our graduates’ exam scores and employment rates.
Research
Events
Patient Safety

— College of Allied Health Professions — Patient Safety — CAPTURE Falls — Roadmap — Fall Event and Rate Reporting — Fall Reporting Education

Fall Reporting Education

Print Resources

Measuring Fall Rates: Section 5.1 How do you measure fall and fall related injury rates? in the AHRQ Fall Prevention Toolkit provides guidance on measuring fall rates, including why they should be measured, how to count falls, and what is needed to calculate fall rates.
Fall Definition and Types Handout: The Fall Definition and Types Handout created by the UNMC CAPTURE Falls Team describes four different types of falls – unassisted vs. assisted, and injurious vs. non-injurious – illustrated with case examples of each type.
Documenting Hospital Falls: A research study published in BMC Health Services Research describes a variety of factors that influence the likelihood that staff would report a fall.

Fall Reporting Tools