Above: cura1 Business Development Manager, Sean Bragg transforming end-users into power-users at a free CPD training session.

A South Australian hospital implemented our staff training on the correct use of fall-prevention products. Following the training, the hospital recorded a significant reduction in falls, decreasing from an average of 5–6 falls per week to approximately one fall per month. This outcome demonstrates that targeted staff training directly improves the effective use of fall-prevention technology and contributes to measurable reductions in fall incidents.

In short: Training turns falls-prevention products into a coordinated safety strategy rather than standalone devices.

Here are 7 reasons why staff training needs to compliment your falls prevention devices in order to achive the best safety outcomes for your clients.

1. Ensures correct setup and use. Fall-prevention devices only work if they’re fitted, positioned, and programmed correctly. Training ensures staff know how to activate, test, adjust, and maintain each product so it performs as intended.

2. Reduces false alarms and alarm fatigue. Untrained use often leads to unnecessary alerts. This can desensitise staff and delay responses to real incidents. Training helps staff understand sensitivity settings and appropriate placement to keep alarms meaningful.

3. Improves response times and decision-making. Staff must know what each alert means and what action is required. Training creates clear, consistent responses—reducing confusion during high-risk moments.

4. Supports accurate risk assessment. Training helps staff select the right fall-prevention solution based on a person’s mobility, cognition, and behaviour rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

5. Increases staff confidence and accountability. When staff understand the technology, they are more confident using it and more likely to follow procedures correctly. This leads to better compliance and shared responsibility for resident safety.

6. Improves documentation and handover. Many systems require notes, escalation pathways, and monitoring data. Training ensures information is recorded correctly and communicated effectively between shifts.

7. Meets clinical governance and compliance requirements. Documented training demonstrates due diligence and supports accreditation, incident investigations, and legal protection if a fall occurs.