Iowa Falls Prevention Coalition
Vision since 2012: All Iowans will have fewer falls and fall-related injuries, maximizing their independence and quality of life.
Preventing Falls Across Iowa Communities
Falls are the main cause of injury for Iowans 65 and older. By working together, we can reduce falls and keep individuals safe at home and in their communities.
Understanding Falls in Iowa
Iowa Public Health Tracking Portal
Check out the Iowa Public Health Tracking Portal for up to date statistics and data on falls.
Falls Prevention Data Brief
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services issues an annual Falls Prevention Data Brief featuring state data and practical strategies for reducing fall risk in Iowa.
The 2023 Iowa Trauma Registry Report
The Trauma Registry collects statewide hospital data on injury-related care. In Iowa, falls account for a significant share of emergency and hospital injury cases each year.
2024 HUB Landscape Assessment Report for Falls
This brief shares a look at AAEBI programs and other fall prevention efforts making a difference across Iowa.
Falls Screening and Prevention Resources
STEADI Initiative
Access CDC resources for clinicians and partners working to reduce fall risk.
STEADI Flyer for Healthcare
Recruitment Tool: Building strong clinical and community connections through STEADI
STEADI Fall Screening Course
Learn how to screen for fall risk and support prevention in your clinic or community. This free online training takes about 2–3 hours and covers the key steps of the CDC’s STEADI protocol.
STEADI Brochure - Falls Questionnaire
Encourage individuals to take the questionnaire and, if at risk, contact their provider or the HUB to connect with a falls prevention resource.
Iowa Falls Prevention Coalition
The mission of the Iowa Falls Prevention Coalition is to facilitate collaboration between state, community and health care system partners to reduce falls by building awareness, providing education, and supporting the implementation of falls prevention efforts.
- Coalition Partner Commitment Form
- Review our partner commitment form and learn how your organization can get involved.
- Iowa Falls Prevention Coalition Charter
- The charter outlines the Coalition’s commitment to strengthening fall prevention programs and services in communities all across the state.
- IFPC Presentation Slides
- What is a Falls Prevention Coalition
- 3-Year Action Plan – 2025 Summary of Activity
- See all the falls prevention work completed last year by Iowa Falls Prevention Coalition members across the state.
- Current Iowa Falls Prevention 3-Year Action Plan
- The Coalition’s 3-Year Action Plan highlights key goals and objectives, advanced through collaboration with partners across Iowa.
National Falls Prevention Awareness Week
September 21-25th, 2026 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a nationwide observance to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping individuals live without fear of falling.
- 2025 Signed Proclamation
- We attempt to keep policymakers informed about the burden of falls and encourage their support for falls prevention strategies in Iowa
- Press Release Template
- Proclamation Template
- Form to Post your FPAW Event
- Social Media Content Guide
- Tips for Planning a Falls Prevention Day of Action
- Why Falls Matter Presentation Slides
- Simple Steps to Prevent Falls Presentation Slides
Iowa Falls Prevention Symposium
To enhance the falls prevention knowledge of professionals caring for older adults and adults with disabilities in a variety of care settings.
The 12th Annual Iowa Falls Prevention Coalition Symposium, Awareness to Action, was hosted on September 24th.
Local Falls Prevention Coalitions
The Iowa Falls Prevention Coalition supports local and regional coalitions that bring together multidisciplinary partners and individuals with lived experience. These partnerships create opportunities for people to meaningfully participate, shape solutions, and see themselves reflected in the work.
Coalition Lead: Cindy Fiester, Chronic Disease Services Coordinator, Linn County Public Health
Coalition Lead: Sarah Guilliatt, Program Coordinator, Taylor County Public Health
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) Project
The ASTHO works with health agencies across the country to prevent falls. Their efforts center on building community–clinical partnerships and using data to better identify and support people at higher risk of falling.
This guide is intended to be a comprehensive resource for state health departments in understanding how to align current falls prevention efforts to support community-clinical linkages and offer strategies to assist in implementing new efforts to support these linkages. Click here to view the guide.
Fall Prevention Resources
- 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
- 6 pasos para prevenir una caída
- Getting Up After a Fall
- 2025 National Falls Prevention Action Plan
- Checklist for Navigating Your Neighborhood
- AARP HomeFit Guide
- Home Modification Service Delivery Model
- Falls Free Check Up Tool - Available in English and Spanish
- Falls Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers
- CDC Falls Prevention Resources
- Medications Linked to Falls
- Promoting and Expanding Evidence-Based Programs in Rural Communities
- Easterseals Iowa Assistive Technology Center Equipment for Fall Prevention
- A CDC Compendium of Effective Fall Interventions
- NCOA Community Connect
- Iowa Geriatric Education Center
- Building Healthy Inclusive Communities
- Administration for Community Living
- USC’s Fall Prevention Center of Excellence - Home Modification Toolkit
- Home Assessment Tools for Professionals and Individuals
- Guide for Families: Keeping the Person with Memory Loss Safer at Home
- Iowa Arthritis Media Toolkit: A range of pre-designed content and resources to streamline the creation of engaging and informative materials
- Falls Prevention Resource Center for Professionals
- A Practical Guide to State Coalition Building for Falls Prevention
