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Kate Kugler, PT, DPT, NCS
Creighton University
United States
Kate Kugler, PT, DPT is an adjunct assistant professor at Creighton University in the Physical Therapy Department. She is a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist through ABPTS. Dr. Kugler is a co-facilitator of the interprofessional fall risk experience among Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Pharmacy students at Creighton University at the Omaha campus.

Presenting at CAB 2025:

This presentation discusses how health professions students assessed fall risk among older adults in assisted living facilities. Interprofessional student teams developed care plans with the aim of enhancing patient safety. The initiative improved student competencies, fostered collaboration, and provided actionable recommendations to mitigate fall risk, benefiting both students and residents.