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> Fall and fall injury risk assessment is designed. to identify falls history, risk factors for falling and for injury. The form assists with development and documentation of a falls prevention care plan, and recording of consumer engagement, referrals, reassessments and discharge planning.
Then, what is a fall risk assessment tool?
The Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool (JHFRAT) was developed as part of an evidence-based fall safety initiative. This risk stratification tool is valid and reliable and highly effective when combined with a comprehensive protocol, and fall-prevention products and technologies.
Correspondingly, what is the purpose of a fall risk assessment?
Purpose of Fall Risk Assessment Identify patient/resident problems (rational basis for deciding whether risk exists) Identify those patients/residents most likely to fall. Trigger further fall-related assessments (multidisciplinary) Identify interventions (guide patient/resident care planning)
When screening patients for fall risk, check for: • history of falling within the past year • orthostatic hypotension • impaired mobility or gait • altered mental status • incontinence • medications associated with falls, such as sedative-hypnotics and blood pressure drugs • use of assistive devices.