Description
Determination on whether the fall was observed.
On-Screen Instructions
Select one.
Field Type
Radio button (single select)Responses
Yes – by staff (regardless of who else observed the fall)
Yes – by visitor, family or another patient/resident, but not staff
No
Unknown
Guide for Use
A fall is observed if another person saw the patient/resident reach the ground or other unintended surface. An assisted fall is inherently an observed fall.
History
Start Date | 2006 |
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End Date | n/a |
Change History | Spring 2012: PSRP implementation May 2013: Added “regardless of who else observed the fall” to answer option “Yes - by staff” January 2016: Made required when triggered. |
Field Name | fall_observed |