Barnes-Jewish Hospital: OT Fall prevention
Description: THIS PROJECT IS FOR 2ND & 3RD YEAR OT STUDENTS ONLY!
Volunteers will provide fall prevention screenings on individuals from the community, mainly older adults. The screenings run by OT are grip strength (dynamometer) and cognition (Short Blessed Test = 6-item cognitive screen). Volunteers will receive a brief training/review of both and will be scheduled for one of two shifts (8-11am & 11am-2pm; volunteer input considered when scheduling). The event runs from 8:30-1:30 and volunteers helping with set-up or tear-down depending on their shift. Students are encouraged to observe other disciplines that are part of the event (pharmacologists, PTs, ophthalmologists, nursing, etc.). They will have opportunities to network with OTs/COTAs who work at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and student volunteers from other programs/schools.
Comments:
Address: 4921 Parkview Pl, St. Louis, MO, 63011
Transportation Info: Volunteers are required to provide transportation to projects, carpooling is recommended.
Special Directions: The parking garage is at 224 S Euclid Ave. The hospital provided vouchers to volunteers for the parking fee last year (~$3) but that has not been verified for 2025. Students are encouraged to carpool.
Special Instructions: Clinical dress with close-toed shoes required. Up to 5 students will be scheduled for each shift.
Date: 20250916
Start Time: 08:00
End Time: 14:00
Team Leader:
Participant Amount: 0/10