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Was a fall risk assessment documented?

Was a fall risk assessment documented?

Description

Determination if the patient or resident was assessed to be a risk for a fall.

On-Screen Instructions

Select one. Please note: this refers to assessments performed prior to the fall.

Field Type

Responses


Yes

Select “Yes” if there is any fall risk assessment documented in the patient's medical record prior to the fall. Any type of fall risk assessment will qualify. Documented fall precautions will also qualify if they are only put in place if the patient is assessed to be a fall risk.


No


Unknown


Guide for Use

History

Start Date

2012

End Date

n/a

Change History

January 2016

Field Name

fall_assess