Northfield EMS Chief Brian Edwards and NH+C Occupational Therapist Jessica Solberg, 4-30-26
Northfield Hospital + Clinics EMS Chief Brian Edwards Northfield Hospital + Clinics occupational therapist Jessica Solberg discuss a new Falls Prevention program in Rice County, looking for fall risks in the home to make them safer for older adults, how EMS coordinate with Rice County Public Health to identify those who may benefit from a home visit, and more. Rice County residents can request a home assessment directly from the county, folks can contact Amy Ernste Caron, the Long Term Care Unit Supervisor at Rice County Public Health: 507-332-5922
Home Safety Self Assessment Tool mentioned: https://publichealth.buffalo.edu/content/sphhp/rehabilitation-science/research-and-facilities/core-facilities/aging/home-safety-self-assessment-tool/_jcr_content/par/download_476860271/file.res/HSSAT-v.5-fill-in-10-12-17.pdf
Home Safety Self Assessment Tool mentioned: https://publichealth.buffalo.edu/content/sphhp/rehabilitation-science/research-and-facilities/core-facilities/aging/home-safety-self-assessment-tool/_jcr_content/par/download_476860271/file.res/HSSAT-v.5-fill-in-10-12-17.pdf
